pommy

American  

[pom-ee] / ˈpɒm i /

Also pommie,

noun

(often initial capital letter)

plural

pommies

1. a British person, especially one who is a recent immigrant.

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pommy British  

/ ˈpɒmɪ /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: pom.  slang (sometimes capital) a mildly offensive word used by Australians and New Zealanders for an English person

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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.

Etymology

Origin of pommy

First recorded in 1910–15; origin obscure; corroborating evidence for any of the numerous fanciful etymologies proposed for the word is so far lacking