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noun, plural pom·mies. (often initial capital letter) Usually Disparaging. (in Australia and New Zealand)
a British person, especially one who is a recent immigrant.
Also, pom·mie, pom.
Origin:
1910–15; origin obscure; corroborating evidence for any of the numerous fanciful etymologies proposed for the word is so far lacking
1910–15; origin obscure; corroborating evidence for any of the numerous fanciful etymologies proposed for the word is so far lacking
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Pommy
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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