noun
1 rare
2British slang A sailor from Portsmouth; a native or inhabitant of Portsmouth; a supporter of Portsmouth Football Club.
Origin
Late 19th century. From the name of Pompey + -ite.
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1 rare
2British slang A sailor from Portsmouth; a native or inhabitant of Portsmouth; a supporter of Portsmouth Football Club.
Late 19th century. From the name of Pompey + -ite.