poke

English

/pəʊk/, /poʊk/, /ˈpoʊ.keɪ/

verb
Definitions
  • To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
  • To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
  • (figuratively) To rummage; to feel or grope around.
  • (transitive) To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
  • (transitive) To put a poke device to prevent leaping or breaking fences on (an animal).
  • (transitive) To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
  • (transitive) To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
  • (transitive) To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
  • (transitive) To penetrate in sexual intercourse.

Etymology

Derived from Middle Dutch poken derived from Middle Low German poken derived from Proto-Germanic *puk-.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*puk-

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