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poky vs gaol

gaol vs poky

poky and gaol both are nouns.

poky is an adjective but gaol is not an adjective.

poky is not a verb while gaol is a verb.

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

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