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pommy

[ pom-ee ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)
, plural pom·mies.
  1. a British person, especially one who is a recent immigrant.


pommy

/ ˈpɒmɪ /

noun

  1. slang.
    sometimes capital a mildly offensive word used by Australians and New Zealanders for an English person Sometimes shortened topom
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Sensitive Note

This term is usually used with disparaging intent, but sometimes it is merely a term of affectionate abuse. The context will usually show the intent: an outbreak of Pommy-bashing.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pommy1

First recorded in 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of pommy1

C20: of uncertain origin. Among a number of explanations are: (1) based on a blend of immigrant and pomegranate (alluding to the red cheeks of English immigrants); (2) from the abbreviation POME, Prisoner of Mother England (referring to convicts)

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