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gaol vs poky

poky vs gaol

gaol and poky both are nouns.

gaol is not an adjective while poky is an adjective.

gaol is a verb but poky is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gaol Yes No Yes No
poky Yes Yes No No
As nouns, gaol and poky are synonyms defined as:
  • gaol and poky: 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, pokey, slammer.
gaol (noun) poky (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) poky (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
gaol (verb) poky (verb)
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Difference between gaol and poky

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