as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
we wandered pokily around the mall while the pharmacist filled the prescription
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slowly
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For those who can’t jump — or jog, climb stairs, play pickleball or engage in other exercises that involve impact — the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests heel drops, which involve rising to your toes, then slowly lowering your heels to the ground.—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Subway tile and large-format tiles were once all the rage, but they're slowly being phased out in favor of more dynamic, colorful options.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pokily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pokily. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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