Meaning & Definition of word "Poke"
Poke
/poʊk/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English 'poken', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
jab:
To poke someone or something roughly or sharply.
prod:
To poke someone gently to urge them to act.
Slang Meanings of poke
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!