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Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a slang term used in Canada, specifically in Newfoundland, to refer to government welfare or unemployment benefits.

Example Sentence: After being laid off from his job, he had to rely on pogey for financial support.

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Definition: an alternate spelling of "pogie," used to describe a small fish found in the Pacific coastal waters of North America.

Example Sentence: We caught a school of pogey while fishing near the coast.

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Definition: a nickname for a person named Poger or Pogemiah.

Example Sentence: Pogey was thrilled when he heard his friends call him by his nickname.

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