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

To bounce up and down on a pogo stick.

"The kids pogoed down the driveway for fun."

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

pogoed past tense, pogos plural, pogos singular

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Etymology

From "pogo stick," the spring-loaded jumping toy.

Rhymes for pogo

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Frequently asked questions

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.