Word
pogo
US/ˈpoʊˌɡoʊ/
UK/pˈəʊɡəʊ/
Definition
v. to jump up and down in one place, usually while dancing to loud music. It is also the name for jumping on a stick with a spring.
v. to jump up and down repeatedly in a vertical motion, especially as a style of dancing at punk rock concerts. Often used to describe the action of using a pogo stick.
Examples
“The crowd started to pogo as soon as the band played.”
“During the height of the punk era, fans would pogo in front of the stage to show their excitement for the music.”
“While the mosh pit became increasingly aggressive, a small group near the speakers continued to pogo in a rhythmic, vertical fashion that mirrored the driving bass line.”
Examples
simple
“The crowd started to pogo as soon as the band played.”
contextual
“During the height of the punk era, fans would pogo in front of the stage to show their excitement for the music.”
complex
“While the mosh pit became increasingly aggressive, a small group near the speakers continued to pogo in a rhythmic, vertical fashion that mirrored the driving bass line.”
Usage
The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
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