Associations to the word «Pokey»
Noun
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Wiktionary
POKEY, adjective. (of a room, house) of small volume, cramped
POKEY, adjective. (slang) slow
POKEY, adjective. (slang) (of a car) fast
POKEY, noun. (slang) (with "the") prison.
Dictionary definition
POKEY, noun. A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
POKEY, adjective. Wasting time.
POKEY, adjective. Small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns".
Wise words
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