Definition of Poke
Poke
poke
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to prod or push with something;
e.g. I had to poke him on his shoulder to get his attention.
(verb)
to make a hole in something as if by piercing or jabbing;
e.g. She poked a hole in my t-shirt with the scissors.
(verb)
to cause to appear or emerge from behind or through something;
e.g. She poked her head around the open door to say hello.
(verb)
to meddle or interject in a meddlesome manner;
e.g. He asked her not to poke her nose in other people's business.
(noun)
a push or thrust;
e.g. She gave her dog a gentle poke on his nose to wake him up.
(noun)
a search or look around a place;
e.g. The detective stepped into the house and had a poke around to look for any clues.
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