Povey is a term, often used colloquially or regionally, describing a person or thing that is either unusually clumsy, inept, or physically awkward, or a situation where everything seems to go wrong, resulting in chaos and mishap. It can be used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes or struggles with simple tasks, or an object that is poorly made or functions unreliably. The implication of povey is that something is not operating as intended, causing a degree of frustration or humor, depending on context. It can also extend to general misfortune or bad luck, where several negative events occur consecutively.
Povey meaning with examples
- After tripping over the rug, spilling coffee, and missing the bus all in one morning, Sarah declared herself 'totally povey' and decided to go back to bed. Everything seemed to conspire to go wrong today.
- That old car is a real povey. It constantly breaks down, the engine makes strange noises, and the doors never seem to close properly. Repairing this could take a village.
- The construction project was a complete povey from start to finish. Delays, budget overruns, and poor workmanship plagued the entire endeavor, resulting in the complete destruction of the original project.
- He's always been a bit povey on the dance floor, stepping on toes and generally looking out of sync with the music. He's not very graceful.
- The attempts at the science experiment were completely povey; nothing worked as planned, and the results were a complete mess. This was due to a lack of preparation and knowledge of science.