poke
verb (used with object)
to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc..
were poking
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past progressiveof poke.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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At one protest, the cyclists were poking fun at Moctezuma’s group for being outnumbered, so she began counting how many passing drivers honked their horn in support, versus how many passing cyclists rang their bell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Even though he and Kerley were poking each other, they saved their best shade for the defending Olympic champion.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
We did like the fact that we were poking fun at this whole Hollywood trope.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2023
By the 16th century, European ships were poking into every bay, inlet and river.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2021
As usual, the lids were off, and several children were poking through the stench and maggots.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
