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pokey vs dilatory

dilatory vs pokey

pokey is a noun but dilatory is not a noun.

pokey and dilatory both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pokey Yes Yes No No
dilatory No Yes No No
As adjectives, pokey and dilatory are synonyms defined as:
  • pokey and dilatory: wasting time
Other synonyms of pokey include laggard, poky.
pokey (noun) dilatory (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)
pokey (adjective) dilatory (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant wasting time
wasting time
Difference between pokey and dilatory

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