shamone

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Etymology[edit]

A distortion of the phrase come on. Although popularly thought to be coined by Michael Jackson, the phrase actually originates from Mavis Staples, who used it in a live version of "I'll Take You There" in 1975.

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

shamone

  1. (onomatopoeia) An onomatopoeia popularly heard in songs by Michael Jackson.