English · Slang Attested

in the pocket

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Meaning · English

Synonym of in the zone, playing perfectly in time, perfectly in sync with others, or with a perfect groove.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Throughout The Late, Late Show, Staton is right on the money (or right in the pocket, as musicians say)...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Clothes

Common questions

What does “in the pocket” mean?

Synonym of in the zone, playing perfectly in time, perfectly in sync with others, or with a perfect groove.

Is “in the pocket” formal or informal?

in the pocket is generally slang.

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