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pokey vs poky

poky vs pokey

pokey and poky both are nouns.

pokey and poky both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pokey Yes Yes No No
poky Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, pokey and poky are synonyms defined as:
  • pokey and poky: small and remote and insignificant
Other synonyms of pokey include jerkwater, one-horse.
As adjectives, pokey and poky are synonyms defined as:
  • pokey and poky: wasting time
Other synonyms of pokey include dilatory, laggard.
As nouns, pokey and poky are synonyms defined as:
  • pokey and poky: 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)
Other synonyms of pokey include clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, slammer.
pokey (noun) poky (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) 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)
pokey (adjective) poky (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant small and remote and insignificant
wasting time wasting time
Difference between pokey and poky

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