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pokey vs clink

clink vs pokey

pokey and clink both are nouns.

pokey is an adjective but clink is not an adjective.

pokey is not a verb while clink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pokey Yes Yes No No
clink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pokey and clink are synonyms defined as:
  • pokey and clink: 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 pokey include gaol, jail, jailhouse, poky, slammer.
pokey (noun) clink (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)
a short light metallic sound
pokey (adjective) clink (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
pokey (verb) clink (verb)
make or emit a high sound
make a high sound typical of glass
Difference between pokey and clink

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