Associations to the word «Poky»
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Wiktionary
POKY, noun. A gambling device based on the card game poker
POKY, adjective. Slow
POKY, adjective. (of a room or other enclosed space) small and cramped
POKY, noun. (slang) jail
Dictionary definition
POKY, 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).
POKY, adjective. Wasting time.
POKY, adjective. Small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns".
Wise words
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