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gaol vs pokey

pokey vs gaol

gaol and pokey both are nouns.

gaol is not an adjective while pokey is an adjective.

gaol is a verb but pokey is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gaol Yes No Yes No
pokey Yes Yes No No
As nouns, gaol and pokey are synonyms defined as:
  • gaol and pokey: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Other synonyms of gaol include clink, jail, jailhouse, poky, slammer.
gaol (noun) pokey (noun)
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
gaol (adjective) pokey (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
gaol (verb) pokey (verb)
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Difference between gaol and pokey

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