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poky vs hoosegow

hoosegow vs poky

poky and hoosegow both are nouns.

poky is an adjective but hoosegow is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poky Yes Yes No No
hoosegow Yes No No No
As nouns, hoosegow is a hyponym of poky; that is, hoosegow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than poky:
  • poky: 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)
  • hoosegow: slang for a jail
Other hyponyms of poky include bastille, holding cell, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse.
poky (noun) hoosegow (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) slang for a jail
poky (adjective) hoosegow (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
Difference between poky and hoosegow

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