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单词 pommified
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pommified

/ˈpɒmɪfʌɪd /
adjective Australian /NZ informal, derogatory
(Of an Australian or New Zealander) affecting an English manner, especially in speech: they regarded me with loathing as a pommified Johnny-come-lately...
  • Already making great strides in presenting quality journalism, they nevertheless had presenters who spoke mostly with a plummy, Pommified accent.
  • Such a voice in Sydney in 1991 would be considered over-refined, Pommified.
  • The West is not yet as yankified or pommified to the same extent as is Sydney.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Pommy + -fy.

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