Definition
A small circular cardboard disc used in a 1990s collectible game where players stack them and use a slammer to flip them over; also used as internet slang to express excitement or approval, particularly in gaming communities.
Example Usage
That esports play was absolutely pog—the crowd went wild!
Origin
The game's name comes from the Hawaiian fruit drink POG (passion fruit, orange, guava); the internet slang meaning derives from Twitch streamer 'PogChamp' emote.
Fun Fact
Pogs experienced a massive fad in the early-to-mid 1990s before fading away, though they've seen nostalgic revivals and remain popular in internet meme culture.
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