Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Pokeys.
Pokeys - as a 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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clink11gaol5jail11jailhouse19poky13slammer11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctional institutionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pokeys - as an adjective satellite
Small and remote and insignificant
Example: "A jerkwater college"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerkwater23one-horsepoky13Example Sentences
"I found the pokeys behind the couch"
"My little brother always gets the pokeys after he eats candy"
"We used a stick to poke at the pokeys in the ground"
"The pokeys on the cactus are sharp"
"I accidentally stepped on a pokeys and it hurt"
Word Game Points
Is POKEYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pokeys is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POKEYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is POKEYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pokeys is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOKEYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is POKEYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pokeys is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOKEYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
