| Meaning | slang for a jail. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | hoosgow | |
| Broader | jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey | A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful / lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) |
| Spanish | cana | |
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