Hoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoke

 

[ hoสŠk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to tease

To hoke means to tease or poke fun at someone in a light-hearted manner. This playful banter is usually not meant to be harmful but rather serves to create a humorous atmosphere. People often hoke others among friends to strengthen social bonds and share laughter. However, the intent behind hoking is crucial; if it crosses into mean-spirited territory, it can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

Synonyms

poke, ridicule, taunt, tease

Examples of usage

  • Don't hoke your friends too much or they might get upset.
  • She loved to hoke him about his silly dance moves.
  • It's all in good fun when we hoke around during lunch.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoke" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hoke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‹เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hockey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hoki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒƒใ‚ฑใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hockey

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hockey

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hokey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜ํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hokej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ฒๆฃ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hokkรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะบะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xokkey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hockey

Etymology

The term 'hoke' has its roots in the early 20th century, emerging from English slang. The origin is somewhat uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from a combination of various dialects and colloquialisms that signify teasing or playful joking. Interestingly, similar words with a teasing connotation can be found in other cultures as well, indicating a universal aspect of humor and social bonding. Over the decades, 'hoke' has appeared in various forms of media, showcasing its evolution and adaptation in modern vernacular. It has maintained its playful essence, being typically used among friends or in a casual setting, thus preserving its light-hearted characteristic.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,056, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.