pom ‧ pom /ˈpɒmpɒm $ ˈpɑːmpɑːm/ BrE AmE , pom‧pon /-pɒn $ -pɑːn/ noun [countable]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: French ; Origin: pompon , from Old French pompe 'bunch of ribbons' ]
1 . a small soft ball used as a decoration on clothing, especially hats
2 .
a large round ball of loose plastic strings connected to a handle, used by ↑ cheerleader s