pogo stick

noun

po·​go stick ˈpō-(ˌ)gō- 

: a pole with a strong spring at the bottom and two footrests on which a person stands and moves along with a series of jumps

Examples of pogo stick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While filming Jackass Forever, McGhehey ruptured a testicle after convincing costar Dave England to jump on his groin with a pogo stick. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

In addition to watching athletes, attendees can also try out pogo sticks. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 June 2026

Aday Mara, a 7-foot-3 pogo stick, led from the post with 26 points, nine boards, three dimes and two blocks. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026

Ensuring that the size of the pogo stick is within the range of the kid’s height and strength will make a major difference in their experience. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Pogo, a trademark

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pogo stick

• actinic
• agnatic
• bailiwick
• bolshevik
• candlestick
• deontic
• firebrick
• herpetic
• judaic
• lunatic
• menshevik
• orthotic

Kids Definition

pogo stick

noun

po·​go stick ˈpō-gō- 

: a pole with a strong spring at the bottom and two footrests on which a person stands and moves along by jumping

Etymology

from Pogo, a trademark