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.
Pythagoras