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pokey vs jail

jail vs pokey

pokey and jail both are nouns.

pokey is an adjective but jail is not an adjective.

pokey is not a verb while jail is a verb.

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

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