poke
verb (used with object)
to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc..
pokes
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present tense formof poke (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The main ad’s language about “betting” pokes at larger prediction markets’ position that their users aren’t gambling, but trading in event contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 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
The England assistant is quick to make clear that Tuchel is the boss - and pokes fun at their "little and large" frames, with the German about eight inches taller.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Sally even pokes fun at their past, comparing their current journey to the previous film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
His Noise still pokes and presses at me, slapping me if it could.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
