POKEY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word pokey. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word pokey. (close relations)

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poke poked poking


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	poky				adjectiveadj
	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) adjective satellite • wasting time • small and remote and insignificant
	clink				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a short light metallic sound • 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) verb • make a high sound typical of glass • make or emit a high sound
	dilatory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • wasting time
	gaol				nounn
	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) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	jail				verb, nounv, n
	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) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	jailhouse				nounn
	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)
	jerkwater				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective satellite • small and remote and insignificant
	laggard				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind adjective satellite • wasting time
	one-horse				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • small and remote and insignificant
	poke				verb, nounv, n
	noun • tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • poke or thrust abruptly • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • stir by poking • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • make a hole by poking
	slammer				nounn
	noun • a person who closes things violently • 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)

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