Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shammer
Noun
/ˈʃæm.ər/

Definition
A person who pretends to work or pretends to have a skill they do not possess.

Examples
- Despite his claims of experience, he turned out to be just a shammer in the workplace.
- She was tired of being around shamers who wouldn’t put in any real effort.

Meaning
The term refers to someone who engages in deceitful behavior, often by feigning effort or ability to deceive others, especially in a work context.

Synonyms
- fraud
- pretender
- charlatan
- impostor
- faker