POKEY

Definition

1. 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). — synonyms: jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky
2. adjective wasting time. — synonyms: dilatory, laggard, poky
3. adjective small and remote and insignificant. — synonyms: jerkwater, one-horse, poky