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Does Pokey Mean Slow?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 5 min read
Does Pokey Mean Slow?

1 : small and cramped. 2 : shabby, dull. 3 : annoyingly slow.

What is a poky engine?

poky adjective (FAST)

UK informal. (of a car) fast: a poky two-liter gas engine.

What does poky mean in British slang?

poky in British English

or pokey (ˈpəʊkɪ ) adjectiveWord forms: pokier or pokiest. informal. (esp of rooms) small and cramped. without speed or energy; slow.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.