poky

adjective

ˈpō-kē

variants or pokey

pokier; pokiest

Synonyms of poky next

: small and cramped

: shabby, dull

: annoyingly slow

pokily

ˈpō-kə-lē

adverb

pokiness

ˈpō-kē-nəs

noun

Examples of poky in a Sentence

frustrated with the poky traffic during rush hour

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Well-fed clouds, almost too substantial to be believed, floated above islands carpeted with evergreens, cheerful sailboats, and a poky ferry slowly gliding along the navy blue waters. —

Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024 Here in the United States, a high percentage of public chargers are poky Level 2 units that deliver alternating current at 240 volts. —

Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 The elevators are poky by modern office-building standards but more than enough for the lighter demands of a residence, and presumably they’ll get upgraded anyway. —

Curbed, 26 Oct. 2023 The new film is much pokier in its pacing, with duller characters. —

Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for poky