Pompey
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A nickname for the port city Portsmouth in southern England
- proper noun
- UK
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Pompey
- Pompey is known for its historic naval dockyard and beautiful waterfront.
Examples
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The residents of Pompey take pride in their city's rich naval history.
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Pompey is sending him about his business.
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I've sent Pompey to buy it.
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Pompey has a purse with a 100 guineas in it.
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And tried to kidnap Portsmouth's mascot, the Pompey pigeon, with a homemade shank.
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Many tourists visit Pompey to explore its maritime heritage and attractions.
Synonyms
Portsmouth
vsPompey
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3.0
A port city on the south coast of England known for its old navy base
is the informal nickname used for that port city
Surface Forms
Pompey main
Etymology
Pompey is a nickname for Portsmouth. One popular story says sailors shortened 'Portsmouth' to Pompey, and another links the name to a captured French ship called Pompée; either way, the nickname stuck with locals and the navy.