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
1
Slang for the drug PCP (phencyclidine), or a cigarette dipped in it.
"Police found sherm sticks in the abandoned car."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sherms
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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
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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.
