Derogatory expression for Australian or New Zealander of European origin, stands for South
Pacific European Wannabe, on account of inferiority complex towards
Europe, often including superiority complex towards
Asia.
The Spews have a chip on their shoulder about the UK - maybe it'
s because they still have the Union Jack on their flags and the Queen on their money.
The Poms
may occasionally beat the Spews at
rugby or cricket, but they'll never beat them at inverse snobbery.