Definition of poke
(Entry 1 of 5)
poke
verb
poked; poking
Definition of poke (Entry 2 of 5)
2a
: to cause to project
poked her head out of the window
b
: to make (one's way) by poking
poked his way through the ruins
c
: to interpose or interject in a meddlesome manner
asked him not to poke his nose into other people's business
1a
: to make a prodding, jabbing, or thrusting movement especially repeatedly
b
: to strike out at something
2a
: to look about or through something without system : rummage
poking around in the attic
b
: meddle
3
: to move or act slowly or aimlessly
just poked around and didn't accomplish much
4
: to become stuck out or forward : protrude
poke
noun (2)Definition of poke (Entry 3 of 5)
poke
noun (3)Definition of poke (Entry 4 of 5)
: pokeweed
poke
noun (4)
variants:
or less commonly poké
Definition of poke (Entry 5 of 5)
: a Hawaiian salad made typically from cubed pieces of raw seafood (such as tuna) marinated with soy sauce and sesame oil and mixed with onions or other ingredients
While Poke Hut will serve burritos, its specialty is poke bowls. Bases include sushi rice or greens, and from there customers choose a protein like raw or marinated tuna or salmon.— Andy Brownfield
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The first known use of poke was in the 13th century
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