Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

POKED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Poked.

Poked - as a noun

Tall coarse perennial american herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gargetphytolacca americanapigeon berryscoke

Someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dawdlerdronelaggardlaggertrailer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do-nothingidlerlayaboutloafer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrier bagpaper bagsack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bag
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Example: "He warned me with a jab with his finger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jabjabbingpokingthrusting

(boxing) a blow with the fist

Example: "I gave him a clout on his nose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biffcloutlickpunchslug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Poked - as a verb

Poke or thrust abruptly

Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digjabstab

Search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrudenosepry

Stir by poking

Example: "Poke the embers in the fireplace"

Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

Example: "The salesman pounded the door knocker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poundthump

Make a hole by poking

Example Sentences

"He poked me in the ribs to get my attention."
"She poked her finger on a thorn and it started bleeding."
"The cat poked at the toy with its paw."
"He poked his nose into other people's business."
"I poked holes in the lid of the container to allow ventilation."
View more

Word Game Points

Is POKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is POKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is POKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen