Nick and Pokey

Nick

Nick noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.

Pokey and nick are semantically related In some cases you can use "Pokey" instead a noun "Nick". slang substitute

Nearby Words: nicked, Nicky, Nicki, Nickie

Pokey

Pokey noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: joked about the time he passed out on the street and woke up in the pokey
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Nick and pokey are semantically related in British slang topic. Sometimes you can use "Nick" instead a noun "Pokey".

Nearby Word: poke
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