1. a small ball made of wool, used for decoration, especially on a hat Synonym : bobble

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2. (especially in the US) a large round bunch of thin pieces of plastic, tied to a handle, used by cheerleaders
Word Originmid 18th cent. (originally denoting a bunch of ribbons, feathers, etc. worn by women in the hair or on a dress): French pompon, of unknown origin.

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