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Pogy

Definition:

A term that can function as both a noun and a verb, "pogy" describes a popular and local term for a type of fish, as well as a state of being lazy or unproductive.

Noun:

1. A small, silvery fish found in coastal waters.

2. Slang term for a person who depends on government assistance or someone unemployed.

Sample Sentences:

1. I saw a school of pogy swimming near the shore.
2. The fisherman caught a pogy while out at sea.
3. After losing his job, he became just another pogy.

Verb:

1. To waste time or be lazy; to be unproductive.

2. To receive government assistance or be unemployed.

Sample Sentences:

1. Instead of working, he decided to pogy around all day.
2. She pogied off her parents and never bothered to find a job.
3. He's been pog