Alternative form of sham Abraham

plural of sham marriage

A marriage of convenience entered into purely for the purpose of gaining a benefit or other advantage arising from that status, usually with the intent of deceiving public officials or society about its purpose.

(idiomatic, obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) To pretend sickness or insanity.

(dance) A tap dance routine that originated in the United States in the 1920s.

(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Alternative form of Abraham sham

(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Feigned sickness or distress.

(dated) Synonym of Shenzhen

plural of Shim Sham

present participle of sham Abraham