Dictionary definition · 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
- someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
- a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
- a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)"he warned me with a jab with his finger"
- (boxing) a blow with the fist"I gave him a clout on his nose"
verb
- poke or thrust abruptly"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way"This guy is always nosing around the office"
- stir by poking"poke the embers in the fireplace"
- hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument"the salesman pounded the door knocker"
- make a hole by poking
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).