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jail vs poky

poky vs jail

jail and poky both are nouns.

jail is not an adjective while poky is an adjective.

jail is a verb but poky is not a verb.

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

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