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poky vs workhouse

workhouse vs poky

poky and workhouse both are nouns.

poky is an adjective but workhouse is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poky Yes Yes No No
workhouse Yes No No No
As nouns, workhouse is a hyponym of poky; that is, workhouse 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)
  • workhouse: a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
Other hyponyms of poky include bastille, holding cell, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup.
poky (noun) workhouse (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 county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
poky (adjective) workhouse (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
Difference between poky and workhouse

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