Pocky

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑki/

Definitions of pocky

noun a popular Japanese snack consisting of a biscuit stick coated in flavored confectionery

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat pocky as a snack.

A2 She bought a box of pocky from the store.

B1 Pocky is a popular Japanese snack that comes in different flavors.

B2 During the movie night, we enjoyed pocky dipped in chocolate.

C1 The pocky company has expanded its market internationally.

C2 The limited edition pocky flavor was a huge hit among fans.

Examples of pocky in a Sentence

formal The company introduced a new line of gourmet pocky sticks at the food exhibition.

informal I always have a pack of pocky in my bag for a quick snack.

slang Pocky is my go-to munchie when I'm craving something sweet.

figurative Her smile was as bright and sweet as a pocky stick.

Grammatical Forms of pocky

• past tense: pockied
• plural: pockies
• comparative: more pocky
• superlative: most pocky
• present tense: pocky
• future tense: will pocky
• perfect tense: have pockied
• continuous tense: is pockying
• singular: pocky
• positive degree: pocky
• infinitive: to pocky
• gerund: pockying
• participle: pockying

Origin and Evolution of pocky

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pocky' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'pokkes' which means pustules or pimples.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pocky' evolved to refer to something that is marked with or resembling pocks, such as a pockmarked surface or skin with pockmarks.