Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmən/

Definitions of gammon

noun a deceptive or insincere talk or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a gammon steak for dinner.

A2 The gammon was cooked to perfection.

B1 She prefers to eat gammon with pineapple.

B2 The gammon joint was seasoned with herbs and spices.

C1 The gammon was served with a side of roasted vegetables.

C2 The gammon was smoked for hours to enhance its flavor.

verb to deceive or trick someone

Example Sentences

A1 I gammoned my opponent in the game of chess.

A2 She gammoned her way through the difficult conversation.

B1 The politician tried to gammon the public with false promises.

B2 The company attempted to gammon its competitors by launching a new marketing campaign.

C1 The lawyer was known for his ability to gammon the jury during trials.

C2 The master manipulator was able to gammon his way into positions of power.

Examples of gammon in a Sentence

formal The gammon was cooked to perfection and served with a side of vegetables.

informal I love a good gammon sandwich with mustard and pickles.

slang That guy is such a gammon, always bragging about his car.

figurative The politician's speech was full of gammon, trying to appeal to the older generation.

Grammatical Forms of gammon

past tense

gammoned

plural

gammons

comparative

more gammon

superlative

most gammon

present tense

gammons

future tense

will gammon

perfect tense

have gammoned

continuous tense

is gammoning

singular

gammon

positive degree

gammon

infinitive

to gammon

gerund

gammoning

participle

gammoned

Origin and Evolution of gammon

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'gammon' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'gambe' meaning 'leg'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gammon' evolved from referring to a leg of pork to also mean a deception or pretense, particularly in British English slang.