Poke (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Pound
• Thump

Hypernyms

• Hit

Related Words

• Poke (noun)

Meaning ²

Poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Stab
• Dig
• Jab
• Prod

Hypernyms

• Thrust

Related Words

• Poking (noun)
• Poke (noun)

Meaning ³

Make a hole by poking.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Related Words

• Poke (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Pry
• Horn In
• Nose
• Intrude

Hypernyms

• Look
• Search

Meaning ⁵

Stir by poking; "poke the embers in the fireplace".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Stir Up
• Vex
• Disturb
• Shake Up
• Raise Up
• Commove

Related Words

• Poker (noun)