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Meaning of word pokey from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

pokey noun

Meaning : 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).

Synonyms : clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, poky, slammer

pokey adjective

Meaning : Wasting time.

Synonyms : dilatory, laggard, poky

Meaning : Small and remote and insignificant.

Example : A jerkwater college.
Passed a series of poky little one-horse towns.

Synonyms : jerkwater, one-horse, poky

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