poke Meaning and Definition

1. n. (boxing) a blow with the fist

2. n. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

3. n. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

4. n. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

5. n. 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

6. v. poke or thrust abruptly

7. v. make a hole by poking

8. v. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

9. v. stir by poking

10. v. search or inquire in a meddlesome way