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Vocabulary Entry
pom
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A pom is an informal term for a British person, especially one regarded as snobbish or elitist.
Example Sentences
"The tourists were all poms, eagerly taking photos of the sights."
"He’s such a pom; he insists on referring to biscuits as cookies."
"When we visited London, we met a charming pom who showed us around."
V
verb
To pom is to lavish praise or admiration, often excessively.
Example Sentences
"The critics pommed the new movie for its stunning visuals."
"She loves to pom her children whenever they achieve something."
"The coach poms the players after a hard-fought victory."