champers

English

Etymology

Clipping of champagne +‎ -ers

Pronunciation

enPR: shăm'pə(r)z, IPA^(key): /ˈʃæmpə(ɹ)z/
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Noun

champers (countable and uncountable, plural champers)

(informal) Champagne (wine).

Synonyms

(informal: Champagne): bubbly, fizz, shampoo

Scots

Etymology 1

From champ (“mash, crush, pound”).

Noun

champers (plural only)

mashed potatoes

Etymology 2

Noun

champers

plural of champer

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