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pokey vs slammer

slammer vs pokey

pokey and slammer both are nouns.

pokey is an adjective but slammer is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pokey Yes Yes No No
slammer Yes No No No
As nouns, pokey and slammer are synonyms defined as:
  • pokey and slammer: 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, jail, jailhouse, poky.
pokey (noun) slammer (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 person who closes things violently
pokey (adjective) slammer (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
Difference between pokey and slammer

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