Definition of "pogo"
pogo1
/ˈpəʊɡəʊ/
verb
third-person singular simple present pogos, present participle pogoing, simple past and past participle pogoed
noun
plural pogos
(astronautics) Ellipsis of pogo oscillation, a dangerous condition where fluctuations in the thrust and acceleration produced by a rocket engine generate variations in the flow of fuel to the engine, amplifying the fluctuations of thrust and acceleration in a positive feedback cycle that can eventually tear the vehicle apart.