I. ˈpäm noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
1. : pompon
2. : pomeranian
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: imitative
: bang
the dull pom of a distant cannon
— often used interjectionally
III. intransitive verb
( pommed ; pommed ; pomming ; poms )
Etymology: imitative
: to sound with the characteristic noise of a small caliber automatic or semiautomatic cannon
the guns pommed loudly and the charges … arced up and out — Wirt Williams
IV. ˈpäm noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: short for pommy
Australia : a British person : pommy — usually used disparagingly