POKE
Scrabble letter values: P3O1K5E1 = 10
Definition
- verb poke or thrust abruptly. — synonyms: jab, prod, stab, dig
- verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way. — synonyms: intrude, horn_in, pry, nose
- verb stir by poking.
- verb hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument. — synonyms: thump, pound
- verb make a hole by poking.
- noun tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes. — synonyms: pigeon_berry, garget, scoke, Phytolacca_americana
- noun someone who takes more time than necessary. — synonyms: dawdler, drone, laggard, lagger, trailer
- noun a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases. — synonyms: sack, paper_bag, carrier_bag
- noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). — synonyms: jab, jabbing, poking, thrust, thrusting
- noun (boxing) a blow with the fist. — synonyms: punch, clout, lick, biff, slug
Examples
- “he jabbed his finger into her ribs”
- “This guy is always nosing around the office”
- “poke the embers in the fireplace”