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Vocabulary Entry
poke
|verb • noun • noun
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V
verb
To prod or jab someone or something with a finger, stick, or other sharp object.
Example Sentences
"She poked her friend to get his attention."
"He poked the fire to make it burn better."
"The cat poked its paw through the gap."
N
noun
A quick or light jab.
Example Sentences
"He gave her a playful poke in the side."
"With a gentle poke, she woke him up."
"The poke of a stick can be annoying to an unsuspecting person."
N
noun
A type of Hawaiian salad made with raw fish, typically seasoned with soy sauce and other ingredients.
Example Sentences
"We ordered a delicious poke bowl for lunch."
"Poke is popular in Hawaiian cuisine."
"The poke was topped with avocado and sesame seeds."