First Known Use: 1873
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1pom–pom
noun \ˈpäm-ˌpäm\
Definition of POM-POM
1
: an ornamental ball or tuft used especially on clothing, caps, or costumes
2
: a handheld usually brightly colored fluffy ball flourished by cheerleaders
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Origin of POM-POM
alteration of pompon
2pom–pom
noun
Definition of POM-POM
: an automatic antiaircraft gun of 20 to 40 millimeters mounted especially on ships
Origin of POM-POM
imitative; from the sound of its discharge
First Known Use: 1899
POM-POM Defined for Kids
pom–pom
noun \ˈpäm-ˌpäm\
Definition of POM-POM for Kids
1
: a small fluffy ball used as decoration especially on clothing
2
: a usually brightly colored fluffy ball waved by cheerleaders
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