32+ Words that rhyme with hokey

Hokey is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are croaky, okey, pokey. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hokey

adjective
  1. effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness"; "a schmaltzy song"; "sentimental soap operas"; "slushy poetry"
  2. artificially formal; "that artificial humility that her husband hated"; "contrived coyness"; "a stilted letter of acknowledgment"; "when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"

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Examples of "hokey" in lyrics

See how hokey is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "minnetonka hokey"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tulsa oillers hokey"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

croaky
like the sounds of frogs and crows; "a guttural voice"; "acres of guttural frogs"
karaoke
singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs)
okey
an endorsement; "they gave us the O.K. to go ahead"
pokey
wasting time small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college
smoky
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke; "smoky rafters"; "smoky chimneys"; "a smoky fireplace

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "hokey" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like croaky, okey, pokey create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "hokey" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hokey?
Words that rhyme with hokey include: croaky, okey, pokey, smoky, karaoke, choky, trochee, chokey, poky, troche, and 22 more.
How many syllables does hokey have?
Hokey has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hokey?
There are 32 words that rhyme with hokey: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hokey in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hokey in songwriting are croaky, okey, pokey. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with hokey?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hokey include croaky, okey, pokey, smoky, karaoke. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: trochee, troche; 1-syllable: croaky, okey; 2-syllable: mazzocchi, quattrochi. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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