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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- poke :poke or thrust abruptly
- he jabbed his finger into her ribs
- poke :search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- This guy is always nosing around the office
- poke :stir by poking
- poke the embers in the fireplace
- poke :a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
- he warned me with a jab with his finger|he made a thrusting motion with his fist
- poke :hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
- the salesman pounded the door knocker|a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
- poke :(boxing) a blow with the fist
- I gave him a clout on his nose
- poke :tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
- poke :someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind