PokyWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “poky” powered by Princeton WordNet.

adjective

small and remote and insignificant

Words in this synset: jerkwater, one-horse, pokey

adjective

characteristic of the provinces or their people

adjective

wasting time

Words in this synset: dilatory, laggard, pokey

adjective

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

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)

Words in this synset: jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, pokey

noun

a penal institution maintained by the government

noun

a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)

noun

a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial