What does poke out mean?
Poke out means (slang, rare, archaic) A handout (gift to the needy)..
Poke out
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(slang, rare, archaic) A handout (gift to the needy)..
Example Sentences
He found that instead of being 'a moocher of pokeouts at back doors' he could collect pocketfuls of coins in Bourbon Street in New Orleans by singing in the grog shops and can joints where a table of sailors was provided with glasses and a gallon tin of beer for two bits.
Synonyms for poke out
Antonyms for poke out
Word Forms
- pokeouts
Usage Notes
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He found that instead of being 'a moocher of pokeouts at back doors' he could collect pocketfuls of coins in Bourbon Street in New Orleans by singing in the grog shops and can joints where a table of sailors was provided with glasses and a gallon tin of beer for two bits.
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