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pokey

/'poʊki/

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adjective
small and remote and insignificant
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jerkwater one-horse poky provincial
noun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
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clink gaol jail jailhouse poky slammer

type of:
correctional institution
adjective
wasting time
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dilatory laggard poky slow

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