Meaning & Definition of word "Poke"

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    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!