noun

sherm

shurm

Sherm (noun) means slang for the drug PCP (phencyclidine), or a cigarette dipped in it. Example: “Police found sherm sticks in the abandoned car.”

noun

Slang for the drug PCP (phencyclidine), or a cigarette dipped in it.

"Police found sherm sticks in the abandoned car."

Slang for a disreputable or worthless person.

"He called his ex a sherm in front of everyone at the party."

How to use sherm

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStreet slang for PCP or a PCP-laced cigarette, or an insult meaning a low-life.

When to use it

Slang and drug-culture terminology — not used in formal or professional writing.

Word forms

sherms plural

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Etymology

From Nat Sherman, a cigarette brand once commonly dipped in PCP because, unlike most cigarettes, it held together when wet.

Rhymes for sherm

erm germ term berm perm sperm

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sherm” mean?

The word “sherm” means slang for the drug PCP (phencyclidine), or a cigarette dipped in it. In plain terms, street slang for PCP or a PCP-laced cigarette, or an insult meaning a low-life.

How do you pronounce “sherm”?

“Sherm” is pronounced shurm (/ʃɜː(ɹ)m/ in IPA).

How do you use “sherm” in a sentence?

Here is “sherm” used in a sentence: “Police found sherm sticks in the abandoned car.”

What part of speech is “sherm”?

“Sherm” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sherm” have?

“Sherm” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for the drug PCP (phencyclidine), or a cigarette dipped in it.