Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poke-around
verb
/poʊk əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To search or investigate something in a casual or unobtrusive way.
Examples
- She decided to poke-around the old attic to see what treasures she could find.
- The detective spent hours poking-around the crime scene for clues.
- During the weekend, we poked-around several shops in the quaint little town.
Meaning
Poke-around refers to the act of looking through or examining something with a sense of curiosity, often without a specific goal in mind.
Synonyms
- search
- explore
- investigate
- snoop
- look around
