Associations to the word «Pogey»
Noun
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Wiktionary
POGEY, noun. (chiefly historical) (countable) A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
POGEY, noun. (Canada) (slang) (uncountable) (often with the) Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.
Dictionary definition
POGEY, noun. Money received from the state.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.