Synonyms for

Poked

Verb / pəʊkt / Another word for poked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To push or prod something with a finger or pointed object.

Synonyms & similar words

dig stab thump hornin jab intrude poke nose prod pound pry jabbed prodded pierced pricked nudged shoved pushed tapped touched groped pressed thrust thumped punctured impaled penetrated stabbed pecked jostled butted

Synonyms by register

Formal

prodded nudged jabbed

Informal

poked fun at teased ribbed got at

Literary

pricked jabbed

Antonyms

caressed stroked soothed comforted patted guarded

Common collocations

  • poked a hole
  • poked around
  • poked fun
  • poked out
  • poked him
  • poked the bear
  • poked the fire

Word family

noun poke
verb poke
adjective poky

Usage note

The informal meaning of 'poked fun at' implies teasing or ridiculing someone. The verb 'poke' can also be used intransitively, as in 'He poked at the food'.

Example sentences

  1. I poked the cake to see if it was done.
  2. My cat poked his paw under the door.
  3. He poked his head around the corner to see who was there.
  4. She poked her finger through the hole in her shirt.
  5. The child poked his friend to get his attention.

Quotes

  • I poked my nose into the room to see what was happening.
  • He poked at the fire with a stick, trying to get it to burn brighter.
  • She poked the straw into the juice box and took a sip.

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