pogey Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpəʊɡi/
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Other words for pogey include EI, employment insurance and UI.
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Pogey as a Noun
1
A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
2
Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.
3
(often with the) Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.
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Word Forms & Grammar
pogey (usually uncountable, plural pogeys)
Words That Rhyme With Pogey
Origin of Pogey
1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.
Quick Facts About Pogey
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpəʊɡi/ |
| Meaning | A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc |
| Synonyms | EI, employment insurance and UI |
| Plural | pogeys |