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    Pogue (en. Pogue)

    ˈpoʊɡ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is considered ineffective or clumsy.
    That pogue doesn't know how to do anything right.
    Ese pogue no sabe hacer nada bien.
    A term used in the military to describe someone who is not in combat.
    The pogues are behind the line of fire.
    Los pogues están detrás de la línea de fuego.
    An individual who does not belong to the main group.
    I always feel like a pogue in our meetings.
    Siempre se siente como un pogue en nuestras reuniones.

    Etymology

    The word pogue comes from a term in English used by sailors.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a pogue
    To be a person who is somewhat incompetent.
    ser un pogue
    to do the pogue
    To act clumsily or ineffectively.
    hacer el pogue
    to be in pogue mode
    To be in a state of ineptitude or laziness.
    estar en modo pogue

    Related Words

    lazy
    A person who has no interest in working or making an effort.
    perezoso
    novice
    Someone who is new to an activity or profession.
    novato
    inept
    A person who does not have the necessary skill to do something.
    inepto

    Slang Meanings

    A military slang term to describe someone who stays in the back.
    You are a pogue, always dodging the hard work.
    Eres un pogue, siempre evadiendo el trabajo duro.
    In youth slang, it refers to someone who is considered a beginner at something.
    Don't pay attention to him, he is a pogue in this sport.
    No le hagas caso, es un pogue en este deporte.