POKE
Definition of POKE
- (noun)tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
- (noun)someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- (noun)a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
- (noun)a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
- (noun)(boxing) a blow with the fist
- (verb)poke or thrust abruptly
- (verb)search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- (verb)stir by poking
- (verb)hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
- (verb)make a hole by poking