POKEY

(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 : clink , gaol , jail , jailhouse , poky , slammer
(adj.) small and remote and insignificant
"a jerkwater college", "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns"
synonyms : jerkwater , one-horse , poky
(adj.) wasting time
synonyms : dilatory , laggard , poky
Bob was annoyed at the unforeseen circumstances which had a dilatory effect on the project, and thereby causing much delay. -added by BagomboSnuffbox
Bob was angry with Mary because of her dilatory response to his call; she didn't get back to him until three days later! -added by BagomboSnuffbox
The company has been a laggard in developing new products. -added by nithi

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