pom-pom
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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
Origin of POM-POM
alteration of pompon
First Known Use: 1873
2pom–pom
nounDefinition 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
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