Words that rhyme with pokey
Pokey is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are choky, croaky, gnocchi. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of pokey
- wasting time
- small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns"
- 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)
2 syllables
3 syllables
6 syllables
Examples of "pokey" in lyrics
See how pokey is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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
What do these rhymes mean?
- choky
- so tight as to tend to choke; "a choky collar" British slang (dated) for a prison
- croaky
- like the sounds of frogs and crows; "a guttural voice"; "acres of guttural frogs"
- gnocchi
- (Italian) a small dumpling made of potato or flour or semolina that is boiled or baked and is usually served with a
- poky
- 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 "pokey" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like choky, croaky, gnocchi create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "pokey" 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.