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poky
(redirected from pokiness)

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poky, pokey
the Chiefly US and Canadian slang prison


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This isn't only because of the pokiness of our homes; we are also burdened in our everyday lives with restrictions and snooping of every kind.
With our claustrophobic little homes it's no wonder people get drunk ... by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
They are all of good size - there's no pokiness in this house - and are served by a white-suited bathroom with shower over the panelled bath, lavatory and hand basin.
Modern semi in an improving district by Birmingham Mail (England)
But, while sharpness or pokiness in a plant sometimes works to stop deer attacks this trait by itself only works in some cases.
Finding something deer won't eat by Tabor, Thomas / Countryside & Small Stock Journal
 
 
 
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