poke

verb
UK: /pəʊk/
US: /poʊk/

  1. To push someone or something quickly with your finger or a pointed object.

    1. Don't poke me!
    2. He used a stick to poke the fire.

  2. To make a hole in something.

    1. Poke a hole in the lid.
    2. I accidentally poked a hole in my new shirt.

  3. To appear or stick out, often unexpectedly.

    1. Her hair was poking out.
    2. The sun began to poke through the clouds.

Synonyms

jab prod nudge stab
poke noun

  1. A quick push with your finger or a pointed object.

    1. I gave him a poke.
    2. She received a poke in the ribs.
poke noun

  1. A dish consisting of diced raw fish served as an appetizer or a main course.

    1. I ordered a poke bowl.
    2. Poke is a popular dish in Hawaii.
poke phrasal-verb

  1. To interfere or meddle in something.

    1. Don't poke your nose in!
    2. It's best not to poke around in other people's business.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "poke" in English means: To push someone or something quickly with your finger or a pointed object., To make a hole in something., To appear or stick out, often unexpectedly..

The phonetic transcription of "poke" is /pəʊk/ in British English and /poʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "poke": jab, prod, nudge, stab.

Example usage of "poke": "Don't poke me!". More examples on the page.