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jail vs pokey

pokey vs jail

jail and pokey both are nouns.

jail is not an adjective while pokey is an adjective.

jail is a verb but pokey is not a verb.

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

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