![]() ![]() ![]() Indeed, the “pom” case could be seen as an ironic subversion of official Australia’s attempts to foster racial sensitivity.īut the traditional relationship with Britain is also still a touchy issue in Australia. The act was introduced more with Australia’s growing number of immigrants from non-European backgrounds in mind. one who is a recent immigrant.) Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd.Ĭopyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. (a term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a Briton, esp. What is a pommy, (often cap.) Usually Disparaging. Why are British called Poms?Īustralians have been using the word freely since its probable emergence in the late 19th century as a nickname for English immigrants, a short form of pomegranate, referring to their ruddy complexions. Pom-pom girl (plural pom-pom girls) A female cheerleader. Pom (plural poms) (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, mildly derogatory slang) An Englishman a Briton a person of British descent. What does the word Pom mean in Australia? ![]() Australia and New Zealand, slang, usually disparaging. Why do Aussies call English Pommies?Īustralians have been using the word freely since its probable emergence in the late 19th century as a nickname for English immigrants, a short form of pomegranate, referring to their ruddy complexions. Australians have been using the word freely since its probable emergence in the late 19th century as a nickname for English immigrants, a short form of pomegranate, referring to their ruddy complexions. ![]()
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