Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Shampoo \Sham*poo"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shampooed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Shampooing}.] [Hind. ch[=a]mpn[=a] to press, to
squeeze.] [Writing also {champoo}.]
1. To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a
person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and
joints, in connection with the hot bath.
2. To wash throughly and rub the head of (a person), with the
fingers, using either soap, or a soapy preparation, for
the more thorough cleansing.