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jailhouse vs pokey

pokey vs jailhouse

jailhouse and pokey both are nouns.

jailhouse is not an adjective while pokey is an adjective.

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

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