Meaning & Definition of word "Poke"

Poke

/poʊk/

1. A quick or sharp touch or jab.
- Example: She gave him a poke to wake him up.
2. An act of prodding or thrusting with a finger or a stick.
- Example: A poke from the stick was all it took to get the animal to move.

1. To prod or jabs someone or something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object.
- Example: She poked him in the side to get his attention.
2. To thrust a finger or implement into something.
- Example: He poked the fire with a stick to make the flames rise.
3. To make a hole or indentation by pushing something into a surface.
- Example: The child poked a hole in the paper with a pencil.

Middle English 'poken', of uncertain origin.

poke fun at:

To make fun of someone or something.

poke around:

To search through something in a casual manner.

poke one's nose into (something):

To interfere in others' affairs.

jab:

To poke someone or something roughly or sharply.

prod:

To poke someone gently to urge them to act.

Meaning: To send a brief message or to check in with someone.

Example Sentence: I will poke you later to see how you're doing.

Meaning: To tease or irritate someone playfully.

Example Sentence: Stop poking me, it’s annoying!