poke

/pouk/
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poke

A child uses a stick to poke at a hole in a log.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To push or jab with a finger, a pointed object, or something long and thin: To make a quick, often sharp, pushing movement, typically to get attention, make a hole, or move something.
    • To make a hole or depression by prodding or piercing: To create an opening or indentation by pushing an object into a surface.
    • To thrust something forward or out: To cause something to protrude or extend from an opening or container.
    • To search or meddle inquisitively: To look into or interfere with something, especially in a nosy or intrusive manner.

  2. Noun:

    • A quick jab or prod: A short, sharp push, typically with a finger or a stick.
    • A bag or sack: (Chiefly Southern US & Scotland) A bag or sack, especially one made of paper or plastic.
    • A slow or lazy person: (Informal) Someone who moves or acts slowly; a dawdler.
Usage Examples

  • Verb:

    • She poked me in the arm to get my attention.
    • He used a stick to poke a hole in the ground.
    • Don't poke your head out of the car window while it's moving.
    • He's always poking around in other people's business.

  • Noun:

    • He gave the fire a poke with the iron rod.
    • She carried her groceries in a paper poke.
    • Hurry up, you old poke! We're going to be late.
Advanced Usage

  • "to poke fun at": To tease or make jokes about someone or something in a mocking way.

    • The comedians poked fun at the politician's speech.

  • "to poke one's nose into (something)": To interfere or show unwanted interest in someone else's private affairs.

    • I wish my neighbor would stop poking her nose into my business.

  • "to poke along": To move or proceed very slowly.

    • The old truck was just poking along the highway.
Variants and Related Words
  • Poker (n): A metal rod used for stirring a fire.
  • Poky (adj): (Of a place) uncomfortably small and cramped. (Of a person or action) annoyingly slow.
    • He lives in a poky little apartment.
    • Don't be so poky; we need to leave now.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Jab, prod, nudge, thrust, dig, meddle, snoop.
  • Noun: Jab, prod, nudge, sack, bag, dawdler.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Poke about/around: To search or look for something in a casual or nosy manner.

    • I was poking around in the attic and found some old photos.

  • Poke out: To protrude or stick out from something.

    • The puppy's tongue poked out as it panted.

  • Poke through: To manage to be seen or noticed from behind or within something.

    • Sunlight poked through the clouds.
Related Idioms

  • "A pig in a poke": Something that is bought or accepted without being seen or examined first, and is therefore of unknown quality.

    • Buying a used car online is like buying a pig in a poke.

  • "Slow as a poke": (Informal, Southern US) Extremely slow.

    • This internet connection is slow as a poke.
poke

A child uses a stick to poke at a hole in a log.

Noun
  1. (boxing) a blow with the fist
    • I gave him a clout on his nose
  2. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
    • he warned me with a jab with his finger
    • he made a thrusting motion with his fist
  3. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
  4. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
  5. 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
Verb
  1. make a hole by poking
  2. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
    • the salesman pounded the door knocker
    • a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
  3. stir by poking
    • poke the embers in the fireplace
  4. search or inquire in a meddlesome way
    • This guy is always nosing around the office
  5. poke or thrust abruptly
    • he jabbed his finger into her ribs

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