cham Meaning & Definition
What Does Cham Mean?
Cham is used as a noun meaning Archaic spelling of khan. It can also mean An autocrat or dominant critic, especially Samuel Johnson. As a verb, it means To chew. As a contraction, it means I am.
Word Facts for Cham
| Part of speech | noun, verb, contraction |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kæm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | I'm |
| Plural | chams |
| Verb forms | chams, chamming, chammed |
Cham Definition (Noun)
- Archaic spelling of khan.
- An autocrat or dominant critic, especially Samuel Johnson.
Cham as a Verb
- To chew.
Cham as a Contraction
- I am
Noun
- A ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
- An Ottoman sultan.
- A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
Noun
- A caravanserai; a resting-place for a travelling caravan.
Synonyms of Cham
Cham synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cham
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Cham in a Sentence
1997: "Sitting at a table, drinking Ale, observing the Mist thro’ the Window-Panes, Mason forty-five, the Cham sixty-four." — Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon
Word Forms & Grammar
cham (plural chams)
cham (third-person singular simple present chams, present participle chamming, simple past and past participle chammed)
cham
Words That Rhyme With Cham
Origin of Cham
Origin 1: From French cham, from Ottoman Turkish خان (han) (see there for more).
Origin 2: See chap.
Origin 3: From Middle English icham, equivalent to ch- + am, from ich + am.
Cham Pronunciation
You say cham as //kæm//. It has 1 syllable.
Cham: Your Questions Answered
Is cham a noun or a verb?
Cham is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and a contraction.
What is another word for cham?
You can replace cham with words such as I'm. See the full list of cham synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cham?
The plural of cham is chams.
What is the past tense of cham?
The past tense of cham is chammed. The present participle is chamming.