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Poking

POH-kihng

/ˈpoʊkɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

poking

Dictionary meaning

A sharp hand gesture resembling a blow.

Examples

  • I did my best to ignore the constant poking from the kid in the next seat on the plane.

Synonyms: thrust

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