transitive verb poked, poking pok′·ing

1. 1. to push or jab with a stick, finger, etc.; prod
   2. Slang to hit with the fist
2. to make by poking to poke a hole in a bag
3. to stir up (a fire) by jabbing the coals with a poker
4. to thrust (something) forward; intrude to poke one's head out a window

Etymology: ME poken < MDu or LowG

intransitive verb

1. to make jabs with a stick, poker, etc. (at something)
2. to intrude; meddle
3. to pry or search: sometimes with about or around
4. to stick out; protrude
5. to live or move slowly or lazily; loiter; putter; dawdle: often with along

noun

1. 1. the act of poking; jab; thrust; nudge
   2. Slang a blow with the fist
2. slowpoke
3. a poke bonnet, or its projecting front brim