Dictionary Check: poke

"poke" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

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

noun

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

noun

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

noun

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Example: "he warned me with a jab with his finger"
noun

(boxing) a blow with the fist

Example: "I gave him a clout on his nose"
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verb

poke or thrust abruptly

Example: "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
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