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POM

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɔm// UK //pˈɒm// pom Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a slang word used in Australia and New Zealand to describe a person from England. It is usually a lighthearted way to tease someone, but it can sometimes be used in an unkind way.

n. an informal, often derogatory term for a person of British, specifically English, origin. Common in Australian and New Zealand English; while frequently used as a jocular nickname, it can carry xenophobic overtones depending on the context and intent.


SIMPLE

My neighbor is a Pom who moved here from London.

CONTEXTUAL

The local cricket fans were teasing the visiting team, calling them Poms throughout the match.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the phrase 'whinging Pom' to describe an English person who complains too much.

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