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pogue by Trippeclipse January 5, 2021
Pogue
Originally a U.S. Navy/Marine Corps term (NOT originally Army as many would believe today), going back to the late 1800's, early 1900's. It was originally picked up in the Philippines towards the end of the Spanish-American War, though it's also said it's been attributed to the Gaelic word for 'Kiss'. It later seen widespread use by Marines & Sailors during WWI. In Filipino (Tagalog) slang, it could refer to a young Prostitute, but in this sense it's roughly a term for a young homosexual man. In Naval-ese at the time, it was akin to calling someone a 'Nancy' or 'Nancy Boy' (the term 'Nancy' was a somewhat derogatory term implying that they were feminine, or possibly homosexual) A 'Nancy' being viewed as someone effeminate & worthless. In the years after WWI, it came to mean any Sailor or Marine who wasn't worth his salt, or couldn't/shouldn't make the cut, someone who was generally a 'shirker', and was never to be found when there was work to be done.
The word 'Poggy' also comes from the original definition of the word, and the term 'Poggy Bait' refers candy, chocolate, canned rations, ect. or any other snacks or food items that may be used to solicit prostitutes.
U.S. Army GI's stationed in the Philippines also used the word 'Poggy' to refer to female genitalia. (Though in Tagalog slang, the word is generally 'Pooky/Pookie', which roughly also means Cute.)
'Pogue' and 'POG are two separate words/acronyms, but generally speaking the definition is similar.
The word 'Poggy' also comes from the original definition of the word, and the term 'Poggy Bait' refers candy, chocolate, canned rations, ect. or any other snacks or food items that may be used to solicit prostitutes.
U.S. Army GI's stationed in the Philippines also used the word 'Poggy' to refer to female genitalia. (Though in Tagalog slang, the word is generally 'Pooky/Pookie', which roughly also means Cute.)
'Pogue' and 'POG are two separate words/acronyms, but generally speaking the definition is similar.
"Seaman Jones? That lazy, no good little bastard is a real Pogue! And a sorry ass excuse for a Sailor to boot! Whenever there's work to be done, you know damn well he's nowhere to be found!"
Pogue by Capt'nKirk September 4, 2022
Pogue
Used by the US Army Infantry to describe a non-combat MOS such as cooks, office goons (S-Shops, HHC, personal secretaries/drivers, company level administrative platoons), motor pool mechanics, useless TRADOC NCOs/Officers (that never deployed), NPC busybodies, aviation and other support elements. SF, Rangers, Delta, Army combat divers, EOD, and 160th are definitely not "pogues". GWOT was a different story. Artillery, Military Police, and Combat Engineers ended up doing similar/same jobs and conditions to Infantry early on in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their were also numerous support personnel that received CABs (Combat Action Badges), Purple Hearts, Distinguished Fly Crosses, Air Medals, and gallantry etc. These service members might not be considered "pogues". Medics, some doctors, nurses, or anyone that works in a medical while deployed in a combat zone should be classified as a "non-pogues", especially during GWOT. Helicopter pilots and some crew chiefs could be considered "non-pogues" Such as CH/MH-47 CW pilots/crew chiefs, UH/MH-60 CW pilots/crew chiefs, OH-58 CW pilots, and OH-6 CW pilots. Apache pilots are not included, because a majority are retarded like enlisted Tankers (19K) so they are considered "pogue" ASF. Commissioned pilots are definitely, "Pogues". "Pogues" could also be described as civilians/tactards/fakes that did not serve in the military described by veteran personnel after they served.
That boomer with the "9/11 was an inside job" on the back bumper of that GMC Sierra shit box is a total pogue POS.
Pogue by RuffmanSavageVet June 11, 2026
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pogue mahone by jpd February 2, 2004
pogue bait
Pogue Bait refers to the non-military issues snacks that are carried in the field.
Examples of these food items(during the latest American campaigns are : Jolly ranchers, beef sticks, caramels of various shapes .
Term is first seen during WW1.
An example of this term being used in cinema is in The DI, starring Jack Webb, 1957.
Examples of these food items(during the latest American campaigns are : Jolly ranchers, beef sticks, caramels of various shapes .
Term is first seen during WW1.
An example of this term being used in cinema is in The DI, starring Jack Webb, 1957.
I bet you knuckle head grunts would love to just sit around , listen to beatnik music and eat your pogue bait !
pogue bait by Rem Acu Tetigisti November 6, 2017