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Definition of Poky
1. Adjective. Wasting time.
2. 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).
Exact synonyms: Clink, Gaol, Jail, Jailhouse, Pokey, Slammer
Specialized synonyms: Bastille, Holding Cell, Hoosegow, Hoosgow, House Of Correction, Lockup, Workhouse
Generic synonyms: Correctional Institution
Derivative terms: Gaol, Jail
Specialized synonyms: Bastille, Holding Cell, Hoosegow, Hoosgow, House Of Correction, Lockup, Workhouse
Generic synonyms: Correctional Institution
Derivative terms: Gaol, Jail
3. Adjective. Small and remote and insignificant. "Passed a series of poky little one-horse towns"
Definition of Poky
1. a. Confined; cramped.
Definition of Poky
1. Noun. A gambling device based on the card game poker ¹
2. Adjective. slow ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of a room or other enclosed space) small and cramped ¹
4. Noun. (slang) jail ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Poky
1. slow [adj POKIER, POKIEST] / a jail [n POKIES] - See also: slow
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poky
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