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Poky: meaning, definitions and examples

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poky

 

[ หˆpoสŠki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

space, discomfort

The term 'poky' refers to a place or space that is small and cramped, often causing discomfort. It can describe a room, vehicle, or any area that feels constrained or poorly laid out. The word conveys a sense of being confined and lacking in comfort. It can also imply an unappealing or uninviting atmosphere. Additionally, 'poky' can be used to describe something that is slow or inefficient, such as a process or a person.

Synonyms

confined, cramped, restrictive, small, tight

Examples of usage

  • The apartment felt poky with all the furniture crammed in.
  • She found the car to be poky and uncomfortable for long trips.
  • His poky progress on the project frustrated the team.
  • The restaurant had a poky layout that made it hard to navigate.

Translations

Translations of the word "poky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trรคgelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฎใ‚ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“ๆ…ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lento

Etymology

The word 'poky' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the dialect word 'poke,' which means to poke or thrust. It initially described a small, cramped space or a corner that feels restricted. Over time, it evolved in usage to include not only physical spaces but also the concept of slowness or inefficiency. 'Poky' is often used in informal contexts and reflects a somewhat negative connotation towards the size and comfort of a space. The use of 'poky' may also have influenced similar terms in various regional dialects, contributing to its widespread usage in modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,235, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.