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pompom

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Pompom (noun) means a small round ball made from strands of fabric, tinsel, plastic or paper tied together in the middle, used for decoration or waved by cheerleaders.

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A small round ball made from strands of fabric, tinsel, plastic or paper tied together in the middle, used for decoration or waved by cheerleaders.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

An alteration of pompon, taken from French pompon (“ornamental tuft”); its origin is unknown, though it may be related to Old French pomp.

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"pompom" (noun) means a small round ball made from strands of fabric, tinsel, plastic or paper tied together in the middle, used for decoration or waved by cheerleaders.