POKE

Definition of POKE

  1. (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
  2. (noun)someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
  3. (noun)a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
  4. (noun)a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
  5. (noun)(boxing) a blow with the fist
  6. (verb)poke or thrust abruptly
  7. (verb)search or inquire in a meddlesome way
  8. (verb)stir by poking
  9. (verb)hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
  10. (verb)make a hole by poking