Pogey Definition

noun

(chiefly historical, countable) A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.

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(Canada, slang, uncountable, often with the) Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.

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Origin of Pogey

  • 1891 a poorhouse, possibly from British hobo slang, 1954 assistance.

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