Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pokie
noun
/ˈpoʊ.ki/
Definition
A pokie is a slot machine commonly found in casinos and gaming venues, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
Examples
- After dinner, we decided to try our luck at the pokie machines.
- The casino was filled with the sounds of excited players at the pokies.
- He won a big jackpot while playing his favorite pokie.
Meaning
The term ‘pokie’ is derived from ‘poker machine’, referring to the type of gambling device that allows players to bet on the outcome of spinning reels with various symbols.
Synonyms
- slot machine
- gaming machine
- fruit machine
