pompom

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See also: pom-pom and pom pom

English

It has been requested that this entry be merged with pompon(+).
Cheerleader holding pompoms
An art installation made with pompoms

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

pompom (plural pompoms)

  1. A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric, tinsel, plastic, or paper streamers bound at the center, most notably held, waved, and shaken in cheerleading.
  2. A small, fluffy ball made of soft fabric, used in arts and crafts or as colorful elements in clothing or accessories.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “pompom”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Further reading

Polish

Pronunciation

Noun

pompom f

  1. dative plural of pompa

Portuguese

Etymology

From French pompon (“ornamental tuft”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -õ
  • Hyphenation: pom‧pom

Noun

pompom m (plural pompons)

  1. pompom
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