Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Pokey.
How to pronounce pokey:
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Pokey - as a 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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clink11gaol5jail11jailhouse19poky13slammer11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctional institutionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pokey - as an adjective satellite
Small and remote and insignificant
Example: "A jerkwater college"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerkwater23one-horsepoky13Pokey - as an adjective
(of a room, house) of small volume, cramped
Slow
(of a car) fast
Example Sentences
"He used a pokey to unclog the drain."
"My daughter loves playing with her pokey toys."
"The cat's pokey caught on the carpet."
"They used a pokey to pick the lock."
"I found a metal pokey in the garage."
Word Game Points
Is POKEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pokey is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POKEY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is POKEY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pokey is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOKEY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is POKEY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pokey is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOKEY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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