poked

Meanings

• Verb

  To poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object.

  - "He poked the bear with a stick."
  - "She poked fun at her friend's expense."

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Synonyms

drill , nail , pound , fumble , glaum , root

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poked
oke , soake , yoke

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Variants

List of all variants of poked that leads to same result
poke , poke fun at , poked , poked fun at , pokes , pokes fun at , poking , poking fun at , poke about , poked about , pokes about , poking about , poke along , poked along , pokes along , poking along , poke around , poked around , pokes around , poking around

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Etymology

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The word 'poke' comes from the Old English word 'pocian,' meaning 'to thrust, strike, or jab.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'poke' is also used in the name of the Pokémon franchise, which involves capturing and training mythical creatures.

2. The term 'poke sallet' refers to a Southern American dish made from the leaves of the pokeweed plant, which must be cooked properly to be safe to eat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prodding: The act of poking can be considered a form of prodding or urging, as in prodding an animal with a stick.

2. Jab: A jab is a quick, forceful thrust, similar to poking.

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Culture

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In various cultures, 'poking' has been used as a form of art, such as pokework or poke art, which involves applying designs to fabric using a needle and thread. It has also been used figuratively to describe teasing or making fun of someone.

How to Memorize "poked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine jabbing or prodding an object with a pointed stick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poke' with the idea of prodding or jabbing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Poke a Potato' to remember the meaning of the word.

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