1syllable
poked
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Definitions ofpoked
1verb
- 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.
- To rummage; to feel or grope around.
Example: "I poked about in the rubble, trying to find my lost keys."
- To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
- To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
Example: "to poke an ox"
- To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
- To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
- To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
- To penetrate in sexual intercourse.
Example: "If she smokes, she pokes."
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