pogey

[US]/ˈpəʊɡi/
[UK]/ˈpoʊɡi/

Translation

n.(government or charitable agency) unemployment relief; (government-provided) unemployment insurance; (relief agency for the unemployed)
adj.(Canadian) government (or charitable agency) relief; [Canadian slang] issued by unemployment assistance offices [also pogie, pogy]
Word Forms
Pluralpogeys

Phrases & Collocations

pogey bait

pogey prize

pogey money

pogey life

pogey status

pogey points

pogey game

pogey vibes

pogey culture

pogey friends

Example Sentences

he always acts a bit pogey when he’s nervous.

don't be so pogey about the situation; it will work out.

she felt pogey after forgetting her lines on stage.

his pogey behavior made everyone laugh.

it's okay to feel a bit pogey sometimes.

she tried to act cool, but ended up looking pogey.

that pogey moment will be a funny memory later.

he was feeling pogey after tripping over his own feet.

don't let a pogey mistake ruin your day.

she laughed at her pogey dance moves.

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