Definitions

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  • noun military A rapid-firing small-calibre canon used especially as an anti-aircraft gun
  • noun Alternative spelling of pompom.

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Examples

  • But enough about Sarah, our geopolitically challenged, national pom-pom girl, who walked off the job she ran for and was elected to complete.

    Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011

  • Wearing the Cowboys pom-pom hat was done at your own peril, particularly in the halls of the local high schools.

    Tom Davis: Torn Between Three Teams... No Longer Feeling Like a Fool Tom Davis 2012

  • They pictured her wearing a tutu and waving a pom-pom, and it was good.

    David Macaray: Double Agents David Macaray 2011

  • Floppy ears, pom-pom tail, a crystal-studded collar around her throat.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • But enough about Sarah, our geopolitically challenged, national pom-pom girl, who walked off the job she ran for and was elected to complete.

    Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011

  • They pictured her wearing a tutu and waving a pom-pom, and it was good.

    David Macaray: Double Agents David Macaray 2011

  • Floppy ears, pom-pom tail, a crystal-studded collar around her throat.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • We will be much better off with out the pom-pom girl.

    Palin to step down as governor, not seeking re-election 2009

  • Floppy ears, pom-pom tail, a crystal-studded collar around her throat.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • Floppy ears, pom-pom tail, a crystal-studded collar around her throat.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

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