poked
word · lemma: poke
Definition
To touch or push something or someone quickly with a finger or a pointed object. It can also mean to nudge or draw attention in a gentle, playful way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal, often about touching someone to get attention (“poked me on the shoulder”). Common with fingers, but can use sticks or similar objects. Can be playful, annoying, or accidental.
Spanish: empujó (con un dedo u objeto puntiagudo) - pinchóPortuguese (BR): cutucou - espetouPortuguese (PT): cutucou - espetouChinese (Simplified): 戳了 - 捅了Chinese (Traditional): 戳了 - 捅了Hindi: चुभा दिया - धक्का दियाArabic: وخزَ - دفع بإصبع أو شيءBengali: টোকা দিল - গুঁতো দিলRussian: тыкнул - подтолкнулJapanese: つついたVietnamese: chọc - thúcKorean: 콕 찔렀다 - 콕 건드렸다Turkish: dürttü - dokunduUrdu: چبنایا - دھکا دیاIndonesian: menyentil - menusuk
Example Sentences
He poked the ball with a stick.
basic
I poked my head into the room to see if anyone was there.
natural
He accidentally poked himself in the eye while putting on his glasses.
natural
You poked me on Facebook last night.
natural
She poked her friend to wake him up.
basic
The child poked his finger into the cake.
basic