What does POCKY mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A type of Japanese snack consisting of a biscuit stick coated with chocolate or other flavors.
2. A small scar or pimple on the skin.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpɑki/
• UK: /ˈpɒki/

Origin and Usage

The word "pocky" was first used in Japan in 1966 by the Ezaki Glico Company to describe their chocolate-coated biscuit sticks. The snack became popular in Japan and has since spread to other countries. The word "pocky" may be a combination of the Japanese word "pokkī" and the English word "cookie."

The word "pocky" can also refer to a small scar or pimple on the skin. This usage dates back to the 14th century and comes from the Middle English word "pokke," meaning "pustule."

Synonyms

Chocolate sticks, biscuit sticks, pretzel sticks

Related Words

Choco, biscu, snack, sweet, candy

Example Sentences

1. She always keeps a pack of pocky in her bag for a quick snack.
2. He had a pocky on his forehead from scratching at a mosquito bite.