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Word: Poke
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: origin uncertain; compare with Middle Dutch and Middle Low German poken, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 18th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəʊk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
jab or prod (someone or something) with one's finger or a sharp object
Short Definition:prod with finger or sharp object
Examples:- he poked Benny in the ribs and pointed
- they sniffed, felt, and poked at everything they bought
Definition:
thrust (something, such as one's head) in a particular direction
Short Definition:thrust one's head etc. in particular direction
Examples:- I poked my head around the door to see what was going on
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