Words that rhyme with poky
Poky is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are choky, croaky, croquet.
Definition of poky
adjective
- wasting time
- small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns"
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)
2 syllables
3 syllables
6 syllables
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"
- croquet
- a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops
- gnocchi
- (Italian) a small dumpling made of potato or flour or semolina that is boiled or baked and is usually served with a
- pokey
- wasting time small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "poky" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like choky, croaky, croquet create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "poky" 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.