pogy
/ˈpəʊɡi/ /ˈpɒɡi/United States regional
noun
1A menhaden (genus Brevoortia).
- Recorded earliest in pogy boat..
2Any of various large surfperches, especially the redtail surfperch, Amphistichus rhodoterus, of the Pacific coast.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in New York Mirror. Apparently shortened from pauhagen; compare -y.