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POKEYS

(noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Pokeys.

Pokeys - 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)

Pokeys - as an adjective satellite

Wasting time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilatorylaggardpoky

Small and remote and insignificant

Example: "A jerkwater college"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerkwaterone-horsepoky

Example Sentences

"I found the pokeys behind the couch"
"My little brother always gets the pokeys after he eats candy"
"We used a stick to poke at the pokeys in the ground"
"The pokeys on the cactus are sharp"
"I accidentally stepped on a pokeys and it hurt"
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Word Game Points

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

POKEYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is POKEYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pokeys is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POKEYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is POKEYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pokeys is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POKEYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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