Meaning of pommy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of Pomeranian (“a breed of small, fluffy, energetic toy dogs”).
2. A pom; a person of British descent, a Briton; an Englishman.
   Australia, New-Zealand, South-Africa, derogatory, often

Examples

“Though Sir Oswald had taken on enough London veneer to be sneered at as a pommy in certain Australian circles, he had never acquired the high-class Englishman′s apparent equanimity or indifference before the prospect of cuckolding.”

“Rhona nodded her agreement. ‘That′s a very interesting answer⟳ from a new Aussie – and a Pommy into the bargain,’ she added.”

“During one of these acts of bravery by the English pilots I saw⟳ a great big tough Aussie with tears of frustration streaming down his face⟳. He was shouting, ‘You magnificent, stupid Pommy bastard!’”

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