Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Pokes.
Pokes - 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)
garget8phytolacca americanapigeon berryscokeSomeone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dawdler12drone6laggard10lagger8trailer7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do-nothingidler6layabout13loafer9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrier bagpaper bagsack10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bag6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
Example: "He warned me with a jab with his finger"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jab12jabbing19poking13thrusting13Pokes - as a verb
Poke or thrust abruptly
Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig5jab12stab6Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrude8nose4pry8Stir 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)
pound8thump12Make a hole by poking
Example Sentences
"She pokes me in the ribs when she wants my attention."
"He pokes holes in the lid to allow for ventilation."
"The child pokes at the puddle with a stick."
"She pokes the needle into the fabric to start sewing."
"He pokes his finger into the cake to check if it's done."
Word Game Points
Is POKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pokes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is POKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pokes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is POKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pokes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
