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poky vs jailhouse

jailhouse vs poky

poky and jailhouse both are nouns.

poky is an adjective but jailhouse is not an adjective.

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

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