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Synonyms of pokey

5 similar words

Another word for pokey is jooka. Other synonyms of pokey are ying, bassy, rambo and in the poke.

Synonyms and similar words for pokey

nounA knife.

nounMore synonyms

  • in the poke

Meaning of pokey

  1. adjective Of a room or house, of small volume, cramped.
  2. adjective Slow.
  3. adjective Of a car, fast.

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Questions about synonyms of pokey

What is another word for pokey?
Pokey has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jooka, ying, bassy, rambo and in the poke.
What does pokey mean?
Pokey means of a room or house, of small volume, cramped.

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