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Poking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpəʊkɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Poking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of poke.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of poke.

More Meanings

  1. The act by which something is poked.
  2. drudging; servile

Example Sentences

perfunctory proddings and pokings

Word Forms

Synonyms for poking

Depending on context, synonyms include thrust, poke, jabbing, thrusting, jab.

thrustpokejabbingthrustingjab

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jabbing, jab, thrust, thrusting, slap, banging.

jabbingjabthrustthrustingslapbangingstingdiggingsnoopingsneakingtypingpoakepockingpunctionprodpinchingprickerperking

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