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Gentle Poke

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99%5Exact Match!
noun

• a slight push or shake

verb

• to push against gently

• push into action by pestering or annoying gently

38%4Gentle reminder
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

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

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

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• stir by poking

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• make a hole by poking

31%6Poke fun at in a gentle way
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