Wordiyopoke
🇬🇧 UK/pәuk/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
v.
To push or jab someone or something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object; to rummage or search around
戳；捅；拨弄；翻找
n.
A prod or jab with a finger or pointed object
戳；捅；刺
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishpokeother
=poke
Common Collocations
- 1.poke fun at取笑；嘲弄
- 2.poke around四处翻找；到处探查
- 3.poke one's nose into多管闲事；干涉他人
- 4.give a poke戳一下；捅一下
Example Sentences
- 1.
She poked her brother in the ribs to get his attention during the meeting.
- 2.
He poked around in the attic, hoping to find some old family photos.
- 3.
The child poked a stick into the mud, watching it sink slowly.