poke

poke · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To push a finger, stick, or other pointed object into or at someone or something.

  2. 2.

    To push or thrust something through or into a space.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) To search or look around in a place, often where one should not.

  4. 4.

    (Social media) To send a notification to someone on a social networking site.

Related words

Antonyms: pull, withdraw
See also: jab, nudge, prod
Synonyms: jab, nudge, prod, push

Etymology

From Middle English poken, possibly from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German poken, meaning "to thrust."