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pokes

  • present tense form
    of poke (3rd person singular).
    poke
    verb (used with object)
    to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc..

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A willowy, effervescent presence onstage, in video and in person, Dean pokes fun at herself often.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Sermarini wasn’t aware of the trend when he named his company in 2023, but its marketing content now pokes fun at over-the-top looksmaxxing, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

While details about “The New One’s” story remain under wraps, the studio did offer attendees a glimpse of the film with a new trailer that pokes fun at the current state of the industry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026

There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.

From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026

She pokes her lip out, and then gets up and comes over to pull me out of the chair.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone