noun
pom
pom
noun
1
Informal Australian and New Zealand term for an English person.
"The Aussies teased their pom friend about his pale skin."
2
Informal short form of Pomeranian, a small fluffy dog breed.
"She carries her little pom around in a bag."
How to Use Pom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAustralian slang for an English person, or a casual term for a Pomeranian dog.
When to use it
Informal and can be seen as a mild ethnic tease; tone depends heavily on context and relationship.
Word Forms
poms plural, Poms plural
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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.