Pommy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒmi/
(also Pommie)
Australian/NZ informal, often derogatory

adjective

  • British: a Pommy accent

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin; said by some to be short for pomegranate, as a near rhyme to immigrant, but evidence is lacking

 
 
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒmi/
(also Pommie)
Australian/NZ informal, often derogatory

noun (plural Pommies)

  • a British person.

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin; said by some to be short for pomegranate, as a near rhyme to immigrant, but evidence is lacking