adj. pok·i·er, pok·i·est Informal 1. Dawdling; slow: waited for the poky sales clerk to ring up the sale. 2. Frumpish; shabby: found poky old clothes at the thrift store. 3. Small and cramped: a poky but inexpensive apartment. [From POKE1.] poki·ly adv. poki·ness n. |
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