General
pom
What does pom mean?
A person from England; 'pommy' as adjective. Can be neutral or derogatory ('whingeing pom').
"A busload of poms turned up for the cricket."
Origin
Australian; disputed origin, possibly from 'pomegranate' rhyming on 'immigrant'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pom' mean?
It's an Australian term for an English person; 'pommy' is the adjective form.
Is calling someone a 'pom' offensive?
It's usually light-hearted, especially around cricket, but paired with 'whingeing' it becomes derogatory.
Where does the word 'pom' come from?
The origin is disputed; a popular theory is 'pomegranate' as rhyming slang for 'immigrant'.
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