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slammer vs hoosegow

hoosegow vs slammer

slammer and hoosegow both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slammer Yes No No No
hoosegow Yes No No No
As nouns, hoosegow is a hyponym of slammer; that is, hoosegow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slammer:
  • 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)
  • hoosegow: slang for a jail
Other hyponyms of slammer include bastille, holding cell, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse.
slammer (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
a person who closes things violently
Difference between slammer and hoosegow

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