poke - Meaning in Konkani

poke - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of poke in English

poke noun

1. (boxing) a blow with the fist

   Example

   • "I gave him a clout on his nose"
2. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

   Synonyms

   thrust

   Examples

   • "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
   • "he warned me with a jab with his finger"
3. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
4. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

   Synonyms

   trailer

5. 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

poke verb

1. poke or thrust abruptly

   Example

   • "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
2. make a hole by poking
3. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

   Synonyms

   thump

   Examples

   • "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"
   • "the salesman pounded the door knocker"
4. stir by poking

   Example

   • "poke the embers in the fireplace"
5. search or inquire in a meddlesome way

   Example

   • "This guy is always nosing around the office"

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