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  • 1. pokey
  • Rhymes with Pokey
  • 2. pokey
  • 3. pokey
  • Pokey in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. pokey
  • Rhymes with Pokey
  • 2. pokey
  • 3. pokey
  • Pokey in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. pokey

noun. ['ˈpoʊki'] 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

  • lockup
  • jail
  • holding cell
  • house of correction
  • bastille
  • slammer
  • jailhouse
  • hoosegow
  • gaol
  • clink
  • poky
  • correctional institution
  • hoosgow

Antonyms

  • quickly
  • active
  • oecumenical
  • world-wide

Rhymes with Pokey

  • hirosakamoki
  • quattrochi
  • quattrocchi
  • okey-dokey
  • mazzocchi
  • karaoke
  • begnoche
  • meloche
  • smoky
  • smokey
  • skokie
  • naoki
  • soucie
  • rocchi
  • poky
  • lokey
  • loci
  • koki
  • koeki
  • joki
  • hokey
  • gnocchi
  • dokey
  • cokie
  • cocchi
  • aoki
  • okie
  • oki
  • oaky
  • oakey

2. pokey

adjective. ['ˈpoʊki'] wasting time.

Synonyms

  • laggard
  • poky
  • dilatory

Antonyms

  • increase
  • accelerate
  • interesting
  • smart

3. pokey

adjective. ['ˈpoʊki'] small and remote and insignificant.

Synonyms

  • provincial
  • jerkwater
  • poky

Antonyms

  • free
  • sudden
  • hurried
  • rush

Sentences with pokey


1. Adjective
Ensure there are no sharp edges or pokey metal parts that could injure your little one before you put it up.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Other adjectives that can used for a rough texture include pokey, craggy, seedy, grainy, lumpy, gritty, rocky and bristly.

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