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Is POG an insult?

As time progressed, the term became associated with any non-combat military occupational specialties and, eventually, it was shortened to the acronym "POG." It's since been classified as a derogatory term, and its usage is frowned upon by those in leadership positions — especially if they're POGs.

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Professions throughout the world all have their own unique terminology. Although the U.S. military is a unique organization, in this respect, it works in the same way. We've coined terms and created acronyms for just about anything you can imagine. But what's more interesting than the terms themselves is the original of each. While some terms have a clear origin, how others began is clouded in mystery. Military terms are sometimes seen as mildly derogatory, such as the term "boot," or, in this case, "POG," which means "Person Other than Grunt." So, where did the term "POG" come from? Well, we're glad you asked.

The term comes from the word "pogue," which is Gaelic for "kiss."

It was started by disgruntled Navy sailors of Irish descent who served during the American Civil War. They were upset that others, would never leave shore, would get to stay home and get all the kisses from the ladies while they were out fighting.

Sailors always seemed to get the cute nurses back in the day...

Then, Marines caught wind of the term, adopted it and began using it themselves to describe anyone who wasn't involved in any type of combat. The term eventually found its way into the Army. The Air Force doesn't typically use this term since they're all pogues — for the most part. As time progressed, the term became associated with any non-combat military occupational specialties and, eventually, it was shortened to the acronym "POG." It's since been classified as a derogatory term, and its usage is frowned upon by those in leadership positions — especially if they're POGs. Although every Marine is a rifleman, not every Marine is an infantryman. Some are POGs. (Image via U.S. Department of Defense) If someone tries telling you that the word is spelled "pogue," they're wrong. It's "POG," and you should refer them this article right away before commanding them to do some push-ups.

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What is a kitty in poker?

Kitty, in poker terminology, a pool of money built by collecting small amounts from certain pots, often used to buy refreshments, cards, and so on. Kitty, in card game terminology, additional cards dealt face down in some card games.

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Kitty or Kittie may refer to:

Animals [ edit ]

Cat, a small, domesticated carnivorous mammal Kitten, a young cat

Film [ edit ]

Kitty Films, an anime production company in Japan

Kitty (1929 film), based on the Deeping novel; the first British talking picture (1929 film), based on the Deeping novel; the first British talking picture Kitty (1945 film), starring Paulette Goddard (1945 film), starring Paulette Goddard Kitty (2002 film), a Kannada film starring Darshan (2002 film), a Kannada film starring Darshan Kitty (2016 film), a short film written and directed by Chloe Sevigny

Games and money [ edit ]

Kitty, in poker terminology, a pool of money built by collecting small amounts from certain pots, often used to buy refreshments, cards, and so on Kitty, in card game terminology, additional cards dealt face down in some card games Kitty, a colloquial term for prize money or other moneys collected by a group

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