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pogey

po·gey

UK/ˈpəʊɡi/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

money received from the state

Synonyms

Origin

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

Phrases

  • pogey bait

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