po·go stick (p  g)n. A strong stick with footrests and a heavy spring set into the bottom end, used to propel oneself along the ground by hopping. [From Pogo, a former trademark.] |
pogo stick
n
a stout pole with a handle at the top, steps for the feet and a spring at the bottom, so that the user can spring up, down, and along on it
[of uncertain origin]
pogo stick - Came onto the scene around 1921, but is of uncertain etymology, possibly from "pole" and "go."
See also related terms for pole.
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pogo stick - plaything consisting of a pole with foot rests and a strong spring; propelled by jumping Translations
pogo stick
n → Springstock m
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