Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pommy
noun
/ˈpɒmi/
Definition
A slang term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a British person.
Examples
- Many pommies find the Australian sun quite harsh.
- He’s a pommy who loves surfing.
- The pommy accent is often hard for locals to understand.
Meaning
The term ‘pommy’ is often used affectionately or humorously to describe someone from England.
Synonyms
- Brit
- Britisher
- Englishman/Englishwoman
