verb
pogo
POH-goh
Pogo (verb) means to bounce up and down on a pogo stick. Example: “The kids pogoed down the driveway for fun.”
verb
1
To bounce up and down on a pogo stick.
"The kids pogoed down the driveway for fun."
2
To jump up and down energetically in place, as in a mosh pit.
"The crowd started pogoing as soon as the band kicked in."
How to use pogo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bounce up and down, either on a pogo stick or just by jumping energetically in place.
When to use it
The mosh-pit sense is informal, associated with punk and rock concert culture.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pogos
- Third person singular
- pogos
- Past tense
- pogoed
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Etymology
From "pogo stick," the spring-loaded jumping toy.
Rhymes for pogo
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What does “pogo” mean?
The word “pogo” means to bounce up and down on a pogo stick. In plain terms, to bounce up and down, either on a pogo stick or just by jumping energetically in place.
How do you pronounce “pogo”?
“Pogo” is pronounced POH-goh (/ˈpəʊɡəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pogo” in a sentence?
Here is “pogo” used in a sentence: “The kids pogoed down the driveway for fun.”
What part of speech is “pogo”?
“Pogo” is a verb.
How many meanings does “pogo” have?
“Pogo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bounce up and down on a pogo stick.
