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jailhouse vs poky

poky vs jailhouse

jailhouse and poky both are nouns.

jailhouse is not an adjective while poky is an adjective.

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

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