Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poke
verb
/poʊk/
Definition
To quickly jab or prod someone or something with a finger, a blunt object, or a sharp instrument.
Examples
- She decided to poke the bear to see if it was awake.
- He poked his friend to get her attention during the movie.
- The doctor will poke at the area to check for tenderness.
Meaning
The act of pushing or prodding, often to get someone’s attention or to investigate something.
Synonyms
- jab
- prod
- nudge
- push
- dig
