pokey

noun

po·key ˈpō-kē

plural pokeys

Synonyms of pokey next

slang

: jail

Examples of pokey in a Sentence

joked about the time he passed out on the street and woke up in the pokey

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This pokey lime green plant is a bit of a chameleon, changing colour when stressed by lack of water or bad weather. —

Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024 Calvin Klein’s racerback bralette is made from ultra-soft and stretch-infused cotton for optimal breathability, and it’s designed without pokey underwires, too. —

Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024 One reason entanglement is exciting is the potential to drive quantum computers that make today's best look pokey by comparison, like so: Quantum computers exploit the inherent uncertainties of quantum physics to perform calculations much faster than computers currently in use. —

Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019 The Embraceable Bra provides the support of underwire cups without an uncomfortably firm or pokey feeling. —

Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for pokey