English Explanatory Dictionary

pogey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
  2. Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊɡi/ En-au-pogey.ogg

Word forms

pogey pogeys pogie pogy

Etymology

1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.

Synonyms

dole employment insurance EI unemployment insurance UI pancrack pogey house

Related words

pogey bait
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