Pokey — synonyms, definition

1. pokey (Adjective)

5 synonyms

dilatory jerkwater laggard one-horse poky

2 definitions

pokey (Adjective) — Slow or wasting time.

pokey (Adjective) — Small and remote and insignificant. ex. "a pokey college"

2. pokey (Noun)

7 synonyms

calaboose clink gaol jail jailhouse prison slammer

1 definition

pokey (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).

1 type of

correctional institution

9 types

bastille holding cell hoosegow hoosgow house of correction lockup supermax supermax prison workhouse

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