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pokey vs jerkwater

jerkwater vs pokey

pokey is a noun but jerkwater is not a noun.

pokey and jerkwater both are adjectives.

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

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