pogey
noun/ˈpəʊɡi/
Etymology
1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.
Definitions
A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.
The neighborhood
- synonymdole
- synonymemployment insurance
- synonymEI
- synonymunemployment insurance
- synonymUI
- synonympancrack
- synonympogey house
- neighborpogey bait
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