Poking — synonyms, definition

1. poking (Noun)

5 synonyms

jab jabbing poke thrust thrusting

1 definition

poking (Noun) — A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).

1 type of

gesture

9 synonyms

digging horning in intruding nosing pounding prodding prying stabbing thumping

5 definitions

poking (Verb) — Push suddenly or strongly with a finger or something pointed. ex. "he poked his finger into her ribs"

poking (Verb) — Search or inquire in a meddlesome way. ex. "This guy is always poking around the office"

poking (Verb) — Stir by poking. ex. "poke the embers in the fireplace"

poking (Verb) — Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument. ex. "a bible-poking Southern Baptist"

poking (Verb) — Make a hole by poking.

12 types of

agitating commoving disturbing hitting looking piercing raising up searching shaking up stirring up thrusting vexing