noun
pogue
pohg
noun
1
A kiss, in Irish-influenced slang.
"He leaned in for a quick pogue before leaving."
How to Use Pogue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, Irish-derived word for a kiss.
When to use it
Rare, informal, and regionally limited usage.
Word Forms
pogues plural, pogues plural, Pogues plural
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Etymology
From Irish póg, "kiss," ultimately from Latin pax, "peace" — the same root as the English word "peace."