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pocky

nounobject

small paper bag or pouch

a small paper bag or pouch used in shops; also used to name a little swelling or lump

Example in use

A'll put the siller intae the pocky.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/POK-ee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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