I. (ˈ)sham|pü transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Hindi cā̃po, imperative of cā̃pnā to press, knead, shampoo
1. archaic : massage
2.
a. : to wash (the hair and scalp) with soap and water or a specially prepared shampoo
b. : to wash the hair of (a person)
c. : to wash or clean (as a rug or upholstery) with soap and water or with a dry-cleaning preparation
II. noun
( -s )
1. : an act or instance of shampooing
2. : a preparation (as a soap solution, dry powder, or chemical solvent) used in shampooing