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