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poky

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Poky (adj) means Small, cramped and often in poor condition.

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Small, cramped and often in poor condition.

"The back door leads to a poky kitchen, tiled brightly in the taste of a previous tenant." — Zadie Smith, NW (2012)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

jerkwater dilatory pokey laggard

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Rhymes for poky

kooky smoky hooky looky spooky

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What is the meaning of poky?

"poky" (adj) means small, cramped and often in poor condition.

What is another word for poky?

Other words for "poky" include jerkwater, dilatory, pokey, laggard.

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