word
Pokey
POH-kee
/ˈpoʊkiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pokey
Dictionary meaning
Small and remote and insignificant.
Examples
- The thief got six months in the pokey for a smash and grab job at the local jewelry store.
Synonyms: jerkwater
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