Associations to the word «Poky»

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

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
Aeschylus