pom
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Noun — Informal Australian and New Zealand term for an English person.
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Etymology
Likely a shortening of "pomegranate," used in early-1900s Australian slang for English immigrants, possibly a jokey reference to sunburned skin.
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What does “pom” mean?
The word “pom” means informal Australian and New Zealand term for an English person. In plain terms, australian slang for an English person, or a casual term for a Pomeranian dog.
How do you pronounce “pom”?
“Pom” is pronounced pom (/pɑm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pom” in a sentence?
Here is “pom” used in a sentence: “The Aussies teased their pom friend about his pale skin.”
What part of speech is “pom”?
“Pom” is a noun.
Where does the word “pom” come from?
The word “pom” dates back to around 1900. Likely a shortening of "pomegranate," used in early-1900s Australian slang for English immigrants, possibly a jokey reference to sunburned skin.
How many meanings does “pom” have?
“Pom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal Australian and New Zealand term for an English person.