poke

Meanings

• Verb

  To press or thrust a pointed or sharp instrument into something or someone.

  - "He poked the balloon with a needle."
  - "The bear poked its head out of the cave."
  - "She poked the roast with a fork."

• Verb

  To disturb or annoy someone.

  - "Don't poke your sister during class."
  - "Stop poking me, it's annoying."
  - "The bees were not happy when we poked their nest."

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Pronunciation

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4. /ˈpoʊ.keɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

drill , nail , pound , fumble , glaum , root , poke sleeve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poke
oke , yoke , roke , moke

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Poke (Australian English) : A type of shallow, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing
   

2. Poke (Scottish English) : A small, deep hole or pit
   

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Variants

List of all variants of poke that leads to same result
poke , pokes , poke fun at , poked , poked fun at , pokes fun at , poking , poking fun at , poké , poke about , poked about , pokes about , poking about , poke along , poked along , pokes along , poking along , poke around , poked around , pokes around , poking around , pig in a poke , pigs in a poke , stick and poke

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Forms

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poked, pokes, poking

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'pogan' meant 'to thrust, pierce, or prod.' The modern English word 'poke' comes from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'poke' is often used in the context of fishing.

2. In the game of poke, players bet on who has the best hand.

3. The term 'poke salad' refers to a dish made from greens that have been poked out of the ground.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pierce: A verb that means to make a hole in something using a sharp instrument, similar to poke.

2. Thrust: A verb that means to push something or someone forward with force, similar to poke.

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Culture

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In literature, 'poke' has been used to refer to a fishing rod or a spear. In art, there are several paintings depicting the act of poking or the resulting action. In music, there are songs with the word 'poke' in their titles, such as 'Poke Salad Annie' by Tony Joe White.

How to Memorize "poke"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pressing a sharp stick into something, such as a balloon or a piece of clay.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poke' with the action of pressing or thrusting a pointed object into something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pokes Pots' to remember the past tense form 'poked'.

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