pommie wash en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From pommie + wash. A jocular reference to the implied notion that English people wash less frequently than others, presumably due to being raised in a cold climate.
Meanings
- (Australia, colloquial, humorous, slang) A quick wash using a facecloth, often while still partly clothed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pommie washes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pommy wash | alternative | lexicographic |