Unscramble poking

Definition of poking

noun:

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger", "he made a thrusting motion with his fist". Synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, thrust, thrusting.

verb:

• poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs". Synonyms: dig, jab, poke, prod, stab.
• search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office". Synonyms: horn in, intrude, nose, poke, pry.
• stir by poking; "poke the embers in the fireplace". Synonyms: poke.
• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker", "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist". Synonyms: poke, pound, thump.
• make a hole by poking. Synonyms: poke.

Words nearby

joking, peking, posing, puking.

Rhymes with

choking, croaking, joking, provoking, smoking, soaking, stroking.