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.
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