Pogey (Noun)
Meaning
Money received from the state.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He's been living off pogey for months since he lost his job.
- The government assistance was barely enough to cover her rent, and she struggled to make ends meet on pogey.
- After the factory closed, many workers had to rely on pogey to get by.
- She felt embarrassed about being on pogey, but it was her only option after the divorce.
- The town's economy suffered when the main employer shut down, leaving many residents to survive on pogey.