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Pwog

A derisive term for a political progressive. First appeared in the 1960s as a term for old guard leftists of Jewish background. Derived from the tendency of Jews of Eastern European heritage to pronounce 'R' as 'W', in keeping with Yiddish pronunciation. Now can be used as a term for all progressives, regardless of ethnicity.

Boulder politics lurched toward orthodox leftism with the arrival of lots of pwogs in the 1980s.

by whatwouldantonchigurhdo March 19, 2010