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Definitions

Noun

1. 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.

Synonyms

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anisotremus surinamensisblack margatepom pompom-pom

Example

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"Layla's neglige was missing a pompom."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

pompom girl

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