Words · Familiar
poking
/ˈpoʊkɪŋ/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger
- verb
poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
- verb
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
This guy is always nosing around the office
- verb
stir by poking
poke the embers in the fireplace
- verb
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
the salesman pounded the door knocker