poke

Pronunciation

verb, noun (to poke)

• (UK) enPR: pōk, IPA ^(key): /pəʊk/
• (US) enPR: pōk, IPA ^(key): /poʊk/

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noun (food)

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpoʊkeɪ/ or /ˈpoʊki/

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Verb

Plain form poke

Third-person singular pokes

Past tense poked

Past participle poked

Present participle poking

1. (transitive) To poke is the act of using one finger to touch someone else, usually to attract his/her attention.
   • Synonym: nudge

   She did not even notice me poking her.

Noun

Singular poke

Plural pokes

1. (countable) A poke is the an act of poking someone or something.
2. (countable & uncountable) (Hawaii) Poke is a dish made of slices or cubes of raw fish or other seafood. It is mixed with sesame oil, seaweed, sea salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorful ingredients.

Related words

• crudo
• ceviche