pom-pom
Fluffy spirit accessory
A pom-pom is a fluffy ball made of gathered strands of yarn, paper, or similar material.
Cheerleaders shake large pom-poms during performances.
Smaller versions decorate hats, slippers, and gift wrapping.
Also spelled pompom or pompon.
Separately, a pom-pom is a type of rapid-fire automatic cannon, named for its sound.
Ornamental hanging cluster
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- trimmingCutting away excess
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
beanie · bobble · hat · scarf · handbag · accent · piping · edging
Small working group
- spiritSoul, mood, or liquor
- chantsRepeated rhythmic phrases
- rallyGathering for a cause
- megaphonePortable voice amplifier
sidelines · uniforms · varsity · pep · routine · stunts · tumbling · pyramids
Twisted strand for crafts
- woolSheared animal fiber
- diySelf-made, abbreviated
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- craftingSkillful manual creation
scissors · cardboard · template · wrapping · tying · trimming · garland · keychain
tassel
Ornamental hanging cluster
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- trimmingCutting away excess
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
adornment · beanie · bobble · hat · scarf · handbag · accent · piping · edging · hem
squad
Small working group
megaphone · sidelines · uniforms · varsity · pep · routine · stunts · tumbling · pyramids · flyer
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
crafting · scissors · cardboard · template · wrapping · tying · trimming · garland · keychain · bookmark
soft
Yielding to touch
woolly · furry · squishy · round · bouncy · textured · ball · tuft · fluff · sphere
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- partyGathering for celebration
streamer · confetti · float · waving · colorful · fanfare · homecoming · halftime · victory · birthday
- Reduplicativesbye-bye, mama, papa, haha, yo-yo
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- topiaryboxwood, privet, yew, spiral, cone
- trimslace, ribbon, fringe, lace trim, satin trim
- air defensesurface-to-air missile, air defense, anti-aircraft, anti-aircraft guns, Stinger
- cuddly thingsbunny, kitten, puppy, teddy bear, plushie