Poke
verb
To push or touch something or someone with your finger or a pointed object.
He gently poked the bird with his finger to see if it was alive.
Often appears as...
- poke someone in the ribs
- poke something with a stick
verb
To interfere or pry into someone else’s business.
Keep your advice to yourself and stop poking your nose into my affairs.
Often appears as...
- poke your nose into something
- poke about in something
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To make something appear or move out from somewhere.
She poked her head in the doorway to see what was happening.
Often appears as...
- poke your head through a door
- poke your hand out of a window
noun
A jab or thrust.
The doctor gave him a gentle poke in the stomach to see if he could feel any discomfort.
verb
To send someone a virtual signal (like a notification) on a social networking site.
I haven't talked to her for a long time, so I poked her on Facebook.
Often appears as...
- poke someone on facebook
- poke someone on a social network
Usage tips
Informal
Modern
noun
A type of food that consists of diced raw fish served either as an appetizer or as a main course.
We had delicious tuna poke for dinner last night.
verb
To push or touch something or someone with your finger or a pointed object.
He gently poked the bird with his finger to see if it was alive.
Often appears as...
- poke someone in the ribs
- poke something with a stick
verb
To interfere or pry into someone else’s business.
Keep your advice to yourself and stop poking your nose into my affairs.
Often appears as...
- poke your nose into something
- poke about in something
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To make something appear or move out from somewhere.
She poked her head in the doorway to see what was happening.
Often appears as...
- poke your head through a door
- poke your hand out of a window
noun
A jab or thrust.
The doctor gave him a gentle poke in the stomach to see if he could feel any discomfort.
verb
To send someone a virtual signal (like a notification) on a social networking site.
I haven't talked to her for a long time, so I poked her on Facebook.
Often appears as...
- poke someone on facebook
- poke someone on a social network
Usage tips
Informal
Modern
noun
A type of food that consists of diced raw fish served either as an appetizer or as a main course.
We had delicious tuna poke for dinner last night.
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used to describe a physical touch, often light and gentle or playful.
She poked him playfully in the side.
Pro Tip 2/2Attention Seeking
A gentle poke can be a way to get someone's attention without using words.
He poked her to show her the rainbow.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used to describe a physical touch, often light and gentle or playful.
She poked him playfully in the side.
Pro Tip 2/2Attention Seeking
A gentle poke can be a way to get someone's attention without using words.
He poked her to show her the rainbow.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used to describe a physical touch, often light and gentle or playful.
She poked him playfully in the side.
Pro Tip 2/2Attention Seeking
A gentle poke can be a way to get someone's attention without using words.
He poked her to show her the rainbow.
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Exploring other...
also called a tesseract. For all we know, there could be four-dimensional lifeforms somewhere out there, occasionally poking their heads into our bustling 3D world and wondering what all the fuss is about. In fact, there could be whole other four-dimensional worlds beyond our detection, hidden from us forever
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Got seeds? Just add...
to make absolutely sure they grow, seeing how rebuilding human civilization absolutely depends on it? Well, you'd probably think the last thing you should do with these crucially important seeds is something like poking holes in them, or grinding them with sandpaper, or throwing them in acid or hot water.
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The world needs all...
How many cattle fell down? How many got poked with the prodder? How many cattle are mooing their heads off? And it's very, very simple. You directly observe a few simple things. It's worked really well. I get satisfaction out of seeing stuff that makes real change in the real world.
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If superpowers were...
holding her lifeless body. What happened? Well, pressure is force divided by area. The smaller the area, the bigger the pressure. This is why we can lift heavy objects without breaking our skin, but a tiny needle can make us bleed with just a little poke.
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The surprisingly...
that when we cut out a piece, it's independent enough that when we poke it, it mumbles back at us, friendly. But at least those reasons are also the reasons why it's so fascinating and important. It took me three steps to love the gut.
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Aggressive Nightlife of...
pouches the pink toes poking out from the fur are those of its back legs which are huge and support its whole body that's why it's called a kangaroo rat its front legs are working away hidden beneath its chin shoveling the seeds
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A life of purpose PIPE Rick...
And the third it's a symbol of his influence. What do you do with a shepherd's staff? Well, you know, you move sheep from point A to point B with it, by hook or by crook. You pull them or you poke them. One or the other.
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The controversial...
memory, reason, and imagination. He also emphasized the importance of commerce, technology, and crafts, poking around shops to study the tools and techniques of Parisian laborers.
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Polar Bear Mom and Cubs...
ten days after they first poke their noses into the Frigidaire mom leads the way they'll never return to that den they've got lots of important stuff to
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Dance Performance PIPE...
she uh she I keep Hoshi Hoshi I just poked away work work work work work okay okay okay okay okay
Video examples
Exploring other...
also called a tesseract. For all we know, there could be four-dimensional lifeforms somewhere out there, occasionally poking their heads into our bustling 3D world and wondering what all the fuss is about. In fact, there could be whole other four-dimensional worlds beyond our detection, hidden from us forever
Video examples
Got seeds? Just add...
to make absolutely sure they grow, seeing how rebuilding human civilization absolutely depends on it? Well, you'd probably think the last thing you should do with these crucially important seeds is something like poking holes in them, or grinding them with sandpaper, or throwing them in acid or hot water.
Video examples
The world needs all...
How many cattle fell down? How many got poked with the prodder? How many cattle are mooing their heads off? And it's very, very simple. You directly observe a few simple things. It's worked really well. I get satisfaction out of seeing stuff that makes real change in the real world.
Video examples
If superpowers were...
holding her lifeless body. What happened? Well, pressure is force divided by area. The smaller the area, the bigger the pressure. This is why we can lift heavy objects without breaking our skin, but a tiny needle can make us bleed with just a little poke.
Video examples
The surprisingly...
that when we cut out a piece, it's independent enough that when we poke it, it mumbles back at us, friendly. But at least those reasons are also the reasons why it's so fascinating and important. It took me three steps to love the gut.
Video examples
Aggressive Nightlife of...
pouches the pink toes poking out from the fur are those of its back legs which are huge and support its whole body that's why it's called a kangaroo rat its front legs are working away hidden beneath its chin shoveling the seeds
Video examples
A life of purpose PIPE Rick...
And the third it's a symbol of his influence. What do you do with a shepherd's staff? Well, you know, you move sheep from point A to point B with it, by hook or by crook. You pull them or you poke them. One or the other.
Video examples
The controversial...
memory, reason, and imagination. He also emphasized the importance of commerce, technology, and crafts, poking around shops to study the tools and techniques of Parisian laborers.
Video examples
Polar Bear Mom and Cubs...
ten days after they first poke their noses into the Frigidaire mom leads the way they'll never return to that den they've got lots of important stuff to
Video examples
Dance Performance PIPE...
she uh she I keep Hoshi Hoshi I just poked away work work work work work okay okay okay okay okay
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Quote examples
Joel Coen
American Director
I guess there's a certain amount of poking fun at certain characters, but that's because there is something amusing about them or about the way they behave, so I guess you can say that that's poking fun at the character. But the character is your own invention, so who cares?
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David Frankel
American Director
I actually have great respect for the professionals on both sides, journalism designers in the fashion industry, and I wanted to make a movie that celebrated what they did as much as poke fun at the challenges of their lives.
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Ashley Graham
American Model
As women gain weight, they start judging themselves. But who cares! Embrace what you have. Say, 'Belly, you might be poking out today, but I'm going to choose to love you and nurture you.
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Woody Allen
American Director
Comedy just pokes at problems, rarely confronts them squarely. Drama is like a plate of meat and potatoes, comedy is rather the dessert, a bit like meringue.
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Ram Kapoor
Indian Actor
You can't take yourself too seriously; it's important to poke fun at yourself. Once in a while, it is great to show your inadequacies, too.
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William Petersen
American Actor
Grissom is a character who doesn't really want people poking around in his life. He likes to poke around in his work.
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Gavin Hood
South African Director
For me, one of the privileges of being a writer is to poke your nose around and learn about worlds you don't know.
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Barbra Streisand
American Actress
Being a woman in music was fine, but when I wanted to direct, I was poking my head into a man's world.
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Dutee Chand
Indian Athlete
One should not poke their nose into the private life of other persons.
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Neil Sedaka
American Musician
I'm not afraid of poking fun at myself.
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Joel Coen
American Director
I guess there's a certain amount of poking fun at certain characters, but that's because there is something amusing about them or about the way they behave, so I guess you can say that that's poking fun at the character. But the character is your own invention, so who cares?
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David Frankel
American Director
I actually have great respect for the professionals on both sides, journalism designers in the fashion industry, and I wanted to make a movie that celebrated what they did as much as poke fun at the challenges of their lives.
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Ashley Graham
American Model
As women gain weight, they start judging themselves. But who cares! Embrace what you have. Say, 'Belly, you might be poking out today, but I'm going to choose to love you and nurture you.
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Woody Allen
American Director
Comedy just pokes at problems, rarely confronts them squarely. Drama is like a plate of meat and potatoes, comedy is rather the dessert, a bit like meringue.
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Ram Kapoor
Indian Actor
You can't take yourself too seriously; it's important to poke fun at yourself. Once in a while, it is great to show your inadequacies, too.
Quote examples
William Petersen
American Actor
Grissom is a character who doesn't really want people poking around in his life. He likes to poke around in his work.
Quote examples
Gavin Hood
South African Director
For me, one of the privileges of being a writer is to poke your nose around and learn about worlds you don't know.
Quote examples
Barbra Streisand
American Actress
Being a woman in music was fine, but when I wanted to direct, I was poking my head into a man's world.
Quote examples
Dutee Chand
Indian Athlete
One should not poke their nose into the private life of other persons.
Quote examples
Neil Sedaka
American Musician
I'm not afraid of poking fun at myself.
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