pokey

[US]/ˈpəʊki/
[UK]/ˈpoʊki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.prison
adj.slow; cramped; shabby; dull; slow; cramped
Word Forms
Pluralpokeys

Phrases & Collocations

pokey little

pokey car

pokey room

pokey place

pokey pace

pokey service

pokey old

pokey style

pokey train

pokey driver

Example Sentences

the car was too pokey to keep up with the others on the highway.

he found the pokey little town charming despite its size.

her pokey internet connection made streaming movies frustrating.

the service at the restaurant was a bit pokey during peak hours.

he always complained about his pokey old computer.

while the movie was entertaining, the pacing felt a bit pokey.

the pokey delivery service made her wait longer than expected.

he described his new job as pokey but stable.

they took a pokey stroll through the park, enjoying the scenery.

the new bike was pokey compared to her old racing model.

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