Poke: meaning, definitions and examples
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poke
[ pษสk ]
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To poke means to push or jab someone or something quickly, typically with one's finger.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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poke |
Use 'poke' when you touch someone or something with a quick, sharp movement usually in a playful or annoying manner.
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jab |
Use 'jab' when you make a quick, forceful push, often with a pointed object or your finger. This word can sometimes have a slightly negative or aggressive connotation.
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prod |
Use 'prod' when you push someone or something with a finger or a pointed object, often to encourage them to move or do something. This can sometimes imply persistent encouragement.
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nudge |
Use 'nudge' when you gently push someone or something, often with your elbow, usually to get their attention or encourage them to do something.
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Examples of usage
- She poked me in the ribs to get my attention.
- He poked the fire to make it burn brighter.
Translations
Translations of the word "poke" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cutucar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคญเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stupsen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyodok
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ szturchaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ชใ (tsuku)
๐ซ๐ท pousser
๐ช๐ธ empujar
๐น๐ท dรผrtmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ฅด๋ค (jjireuda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎุฒ (wakhz)
๐จ๐ฟ ลกลฅouchnout
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtuchnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณ (chuล)
๐ธ๐ฎ dregniti
๐ฎ๐ธ pikka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฎแแแแขแ (chkhvleta)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผrtmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ empujar
Etymology
The word 'poke' originated from the Middle English word 'poken', which means to thrust or prod. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Over time, the meaning has evolved to include the action of quickly pushing or jabbing someone or something.