poking Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
   poke; thrusting; jabbing; thrust; jab.
   
   • he warned me with a jab with his finger
   • he made a thrusting motion with his fist
2. verb poke or thrust abruptly
   stab; dig; prod; jab; poke.
   
   • he jabbed his finger into her ribs
3. verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way
   horn in; intrude; poke; pry; nose.
   
   • This guy is always nosing around the office
4. verb stir by poking
   poke.
   
   • poke the embers in the fireplace
5. verb hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
   pound; poke; thump.
   
   • the salesman pounded the door knocker
   • a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
6. verb make a hole by poking
   poke.
   

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