Synonyms for pokey Found 11 synonyms across 3 meanings for “pokey”. 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) (noun) jailjailhousegaolclinkslammerpoky wasting time (adj) dilatorylaggardpoky small and remote and insignificant (adj) jerkwaterone-horse Explore Related Words Rhymes with pokeySynonyms for jailSynonyms for jailhouseSynonyms for gaolSynonyms for clinkSynonyms for slammer Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor