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POKY

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There are 6 meanings of the word Poky.

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Poky - 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)
clink11gaol5jail11jailhouse19pokey14slammer11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctional institution
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Poky - as an adjective satellite

Wasting time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilatory12laggard10pokey14

Small and remote and insignificant

Example: "A jerkwater college"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerkwater23one-horsepokey14

Poky - as an adjective

Slow.

Stupid; mentally dull.

(of a room or other enclosed space) small and cramped, and often shabby.

Example Sentences

"The tiny cottage had a poky little kitchen."
"The hotel room was cramped and poky."
"The old library had poky stacks of books."
"The poky cubicle at work made it difficult to concentrate."
"The poky bus crawled along in heavy traffic."
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Word Game Points

Is POKY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poky is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POKY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is POKY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poky is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POKY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is POKY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poky is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POKY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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