rochambeau

English

Alternative forms

roshambo
row-sham-bow
roe-sham-boe

Etymology

Perhaps cognate with jankenpon. Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌɹoʊʃæmˈboʊ/

Noun

rochambeau (uncountable)

(games) The game of Rock Paper Scissors, in which the three syllables roe sham boe are called out by players to synchronize their timing.

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