poking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
    poke; thrusting; jabbing; thrust; jab.
    • he warned me with a jab with his finger
    • he made a thrusting motion with his fist
  2. verb poke or thrust abruptly
    stab; dig; prod; jab; poke.
    • he jabbed his finger into her ribs
  3. verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way
    horn in; intrude; poke; pry; nose.
    • This guy is always nosing around the office
  4. verb stir by poking
    poke.
    • poke the embers in the fireplace
  5. verb hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
    pound; poke; thump.
    • the salesman pounded the door knocker
    • a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
  6. verb make a hole by poking
    poke.

WordNet


Pok"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Drudging; servile. Colloq.
    Bred to some poking profession. Gray.

Webster 1913