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pommie wash

(jocular, Australia, colloquial, slang) A quick wash using a facecloth, often while still partly clothed.

ˈpɑmi ˈwɑʃ49 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(jocular, Australia, colloquial, slang) A quick wash using a facecloth, often while still partly clothed.

Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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