Pokey Definition

pokey
adjective
  1. wasting time
  2. small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns"
noun
  1. 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)

"Pokey" in song lyrics

See how pokey is used in real songs:

  • "just in case im a roll with Pokey"
    Big moe f/ D-Gotti, D-Wreck, Noke-D — Choppas
  • "Rolling with the Po, rolling with the Pokey"
    Big Moe f/ Hawk, Lil' Keke — S.U.C.
  • "On the way to the club getting smokey, Navigator me and Pokey"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's

Words that rhyme with pokey

Usage tips for "pokey"

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