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pokey vs poke

poke vs pokey

pokey and poke both are nouns.

pokey is an adjective but poke is not an adjective.

pokey is not a verb while poke is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pokey Yes Yes No No
poke Yes No Yes No
pokey (noun) poke (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) (boxing) a blow with the fist
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
pokey (adjective) poke (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
pokey (verb) poke (verb)
make a hole by poking
poke or thrust abruptly
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
stir by poking
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
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