Videopogey
The word pogey is a fascinating piece of Canadian slang that refers to government financial assistance, specifically unemployment benefits. While it is widely used in casual conversation across Canada, understanding its informal nature and historical roots is key to using it correctly. This lesson covers the grammatical role of pogey as a countable noun, its common phrases like being on the pogey, and how it compares to terms like the dole or official acronyms like EI. Watch this video to master this unique regional term and improve your understanding of Canadian English.