Poke about

verb

To search or investigate in a not very determined way.

She started to poke about in the cupboard searching for her lost earrings.
Visual representation of "poke about" - to search or investigate in a not very determined way

Often appears as...

  • poke about in
  • poke about the
verb

To spend time in a place or activity in a relaxed way without any definite purpose or direction.

We spent Sunday afternoon just poking about in the garden.
Visual representation of "poke about" - to spend time in a place or activity in a relaxed way without any definite purpose or direction

Often appears as...

  • poke about in
  • just poke about
verb

To search or investigate in a not very determined way.

She started to poke about in the cupboard searching for her lost earrings.
Visual representation of "poke about" - to search or investigate in a not very determined way

Often appears as...

  • poke about in
  • poke about the
verb

To spend time in a place or activity in a relaxed way without any definite purpose or direction.

We spent Sunday afternoon just poking about in the garden.
Visual representation of "poke about" - to spend time in a place or activity in a relaxed way without any definite purpose or direction

Often appears as...

  • poke about in
  • just poke about
Definition 1 of 2
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Lack of Purpose

Used when someone is searching without a clear goal or urgency.

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He was just poking about in the attic, without knowing what he wanted to find.
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Mild Effort

Highlights a gentle or half-hearted effort in searching.

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I poked about the room for my keys but didn't really think I'd find them.
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Casual Investigation

Implies an informal approach to exploring or examining something.

Illustration for Casual Investigation
They poked about the flea market, hoping to come across some hidden treasures.
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Lack of Purpose

Used when someone is searching without a clear goal or urgency.

Illustration for Lack of Purpose
He was just poking about in the attic, without knowing what he wanted to find.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mild Effort

Highlights a gentle or half-hearted effort in searching.

Illustration for Mild Effort
I poked about the room for my keys but didn't really think I'd find them.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Investigation

Implies an informal approach to exploring or examining something.

Illustration for Casual Investigation
They poked about the flea market, hoping to come across some hidden treasures.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Lack of Purpose

Used when someone is searching without a clear goal or urgency.

Illustration for Lack of Purpose
He was just poking about in the attic, without knowing what he wanted to find.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mild Effort

Highlights a gentle or half-hearted effort in searching.

Illustration for Mild Effort
I poked about the room for my keys but didn't really think I'd find them.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Investigation

Implies an informal approach to exploring or examining something.

Illustration for Casual Investigation
They poked about the flea market, hoping to come across some hidden treasures.
Visual representation of the word "Poke about"

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