pom

[ pom ]

/ pɒm /

noun (often initial capital letter) Slang: Usually Disparaging.

pommy.

Nearby words

polyxena, polyzoa, polyzoan, polyzoarium, polyzoic, pom, pom-pom, poma lift, pomace, pomace fly, pomaceous

Origin of pom

probably by back formation

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British Dictionary definitions for pom (1 of 2)

pom

/ (pɒm) /

noun

slang, Australian and NZ short for pommy

British Dictionary definitions for pom (2 of 2)

POM

abbreviation for

prescription-only medicine or medicationCompare OTC

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