gammon (Meaning)
gammon (n)
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
hind portion of a side of bacon
gammon (n.)
The buttock or thigh of a hog, salted and smoked or dried; the lower end of a flitch.
Backgammon.
An imposition or hoax; humbug.
gammon (v. t.)
To make bacon of; to salt and dry in smoke.
To beat in the game of backgammon, before an antagonist has been able to get his men or counters home and withdraw any of them from the board; as, to gammon a person.
To impose on; to hoax; to cajole.
To fasten (a bowsprit) to the stem of a vessel by lashings of rope or chain, or by a band of iron.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gammon
gammon Sentence Examples
- The savory aroma of gammon filled the kitchen, tantalizing the senses.
- The gammon was roasted to perfection, its golden-brown crust inviting exploration.
- The juicy gammon melted in his mouth, delighting his taste buds.
- A thick slice of gammon was the centerpiece of his hearty breakfast.
- The gammon steak sizzled in the pan, its salty aroma permeating the air.
- She savored the gammon's smoky flavor, a reminder of cherished family gatherings.
- The gammon and pineapple combination created a sweet and tangy symphony on the palate.
- A slice of gammon paired perfectly with a tangy mustard sauce, enhancing its savory notes.
- The gammon board was adorned with a variety of cured meats, including sweet and spicy varieties.
- The gammon croquettes were a delightful appetizer, presenting the classic flavor in a novel form.
FAQs About the word gammon
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked), hind portion of a side of baconThe buttock or thigh of a hog, salted and smoked or dried; the lower end of a
trick, fool,deceive, fake out, snooker, buffalo, beguile, tease, bluff, bamboozle
reveal, expose, show up, expose,undeceive, show up, reveal, undeceive, tell, debunk
The savory aroma of gammon filled the kitchen, tantalizing the senses.
The gammon was roasted to perfection, its golden-brown crust inviting exploration.
The juicy gammon melted in his mouth, delighting his taste buds.
A thick slice of gammon was the centerpiece of his hearty breakfast.
