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  Re: "whinge" ?
 
(...) Commonly used (generally light-heartedly) in Australia as an adjective when descibing Poms (residents of UK). ROSCO (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: "whinge" ?
 
(...) Jason's usage of it here ((URL) is a perfect example -- that dry British humour which, like cricket, Australians have made their own. Although complaining is a national pastime, one of the worst things you can be called in Australia is a (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: "whinge" ?
 
(...) Ah, the 'whingeing pom'. Another interesting derivation - 'pommy' or 'pom', from 'P.O.H.M.s', Prisoners of Her Majesty. Actually a reference to British criminals transported to prisons in Australia, known for complaining about the climate and (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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