pompom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ball made of pieces of soft fabric, tinsel, plastic, or paper streamers, tied together in the middle and left loose at the ends, used as decoration or as a showy prop for cheerleading.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒmpɒm/ /ˈpɑmpɑm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-pompom.wav

Word forms

pompom pompoms pom pom pom-pom pompon pompoon

Etymology

Alteration of pompon, from French pompon (“ornamental tuft”); of unknown origin, perhaps related to Old French pomp.

Derived words

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