pompier

common nounadjective

Syllable Decomposition

pompier

Etymology

derived from pump with the suffix -ier. (1750) in the current sense.

Definition

1. Qualifies an artist, their art or style when it is considered too academic, outdated and conventional. SYN. Kitsch.

See also

pompiste (cn.) pompe (cn.) pompiérisme (cn.) pompière (adj.) pompières (adj.) pompières (cn.) pomper (v.) pompeux (adj.) pompier (cn.) pompeur (cn.) pompage (cn.) pompiers (adj.) pompiers (cn.)