Pommie-basher

See also: pommie basher

English

Alternative forms

• pommie basher, Pommy-basher

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɒmibaʃə/

Noun

Pommie-basher (plural Pommie-bashers)

1. (slang) Someone who habitually criticizes England or English people.

   The ceremony was dignified and touching…The sing-along was most enjoyable even though some of the words were a little different to the ones I knew and even the most ardent ‘Pommie Basher’ surely would not have disapproved of our rendition of Waltzing Matilda.'--Lt Col (Retd) Mick Berrill, OBE

Related terms

• pom
• pommie, pommy