How to Pronounce "take a poke at"
expression
TAYK uh POHK at
TAYK uh POHK at
Definition
To make a joking or critical remark about someone, often in a light-hearted or teasing way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpoʊk/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈəʊk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh POHK at
UK
TAYK uh POHK at
Listen in Context
He likes to take a poke at his friends during lunch.
She couldn't resist taking a poke at her brother's new haircut.
The comedian took a poke at politicians in his act.
When he messed up, his friends immediately took a poke at him.