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   poke

   /pəʊk/

   verb

   • 1. jab or prod (someone or something) with one's finger or a sharp object: "he poked Benny in the ribs and pointed" Similar prodjabdignudgetapbuttramshovepunchprickjoltthruststabpushplungestickinsertdrivelunge
   • ▪ prod and stir (a fire) with a poker to make it burn more fiercely: "she drew the curtains then poked the fire into a blaze"
   • ▪ make (a hole) in something by prodding or jabbing at it: "don't forget to poke holes in the dough to allow steam to escape"
   • ▪ (of a man) have sex with (someone). vulgar slang
   • 2. thrust (something, such as one's head) in a particular direction: "I poked my head around the door to see what was going on"
   • ▪ protrude and be visible: "she had wisps of grey hair poking out from under her bonnet" Similar stick outjut outstand outprotrudeprojectextendloomrare:protuberate

   noun

   • 1. an act of poking someone or something: "she gave the fire a poke" Similar prodjabdigelbownudgetapbuttthrustpushjabshoveplungeinsertion
   • ▪ an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang
   • 2. a look or search around a place: informal "his mother comes into his room sometimes and has a poke round"
   • 3. power or acceleration in a car: informal British "I expect you'd prefer something with a bit more poke"
   • 4. a woman's bonnet with a projecting brim or front, popular especially in the early 19th century.

   Word Origin Middle English: origin uncertain; compare with Middle Dutch and Middle Low German poken, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 18th century.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Poke is a verb that means to push a finger or other pointed object into someone or something, or to appear or stretch out from behind or through something else. It can also mean to greet someone on a social networking website, or to involve yourself in something that is not your responsibility.

   • English (US)

     POKE meaning: 1. to push a finger or other pointed object...

   • Znaczenie Poke, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     POKE definicja: 1. to push a finger or other pointed object...

   • Poke Spanish Translation

     POKE translate: hincar (el dedo o algo puntiagudo), hincar,...

   • Poke: French Translation

     POKE translate: pousser, donner un coup, passer, coup...

   • Poke: Japanese Translation

     POKE translate: ～をつつく, 突く, つつく, 突（つ）き出（で）る, 突（つ）き. Learn...

   • Poke: Thai Translation

     poke translate: ผลัก, เจาะ (รู), โผล่ออกมา, การกระทุ้ง...

   • Poke: Catalan Translation

     poke translate: clavar, ficar. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Poke: Korean Translation

     poke translate: 찌르다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pokePoke Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word poke as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how poke can refer to a bag, a jab, a salad, or a Hawaiian dish.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › pokePOKE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Poke definition: to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc.. See examples of POKE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Poke is a verb that means to push, prod, or jab something or someone with a finger or an object. It can also mean to thrust, protrude, or meddle. Poke is also a noun that can refer to a pocket, a bonnet, a dish, or a plant.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pokePoke - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A poke is a jab or a sharp push, usually with something thin or pointed, like a finger, a stick, or even an elbow. The main idea behind a poke is a prodding action that creates a depression or hole, as when you poke someone in the ribs with your finger.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › pokePoke Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word poke as a verb, noun, and idiom. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for poke.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › pokePOKE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   POKE definition: 1. to quickly push your finger or other pointed object into someone or something: 2. to appear…. Learn more.