Complete Definition of "pommy"

English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�mi|-�mi

Alternative spellings
pommie

Noun
en-noun|pomm|ies

  1. context|Australian|derogatory An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent.

Synonyms
limey (US), pom (Australian; derogatory), pommy bastard (Australian; derogatory and offensive)

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. context|Australian English|pejorative English or British.

Quotations
1991: A gleam of humour, a moment of beautiful pommy arrogance. — A Stranger's Trust, Emma Richmond, w:Mills & Boon|Mills & Boon.

See also
pommie

External links
Poms overview

Category:Australia

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