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POKEY

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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word 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)
clinkgaoljailjailhousepokyslammer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctional institution
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pokey - as an adjective satellite

Wasting time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilatorylaggardpoky

Small and remote and insignificant

Example: "A jerkwater college"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerkwaterone-horsepoky

Pokey - 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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
POKEY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is POKEY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pokey is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POKEY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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