noun
pogey
Pogey (noun) means a poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
noun
1
A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
2
Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.
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Etymology
1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.
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What is the meaning of pogey?
"pogey" (noun) means a poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
What are the different meanings of pogey?
"pogey" has 2 main meanings: 1. A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc; 2. Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.