Poking Meaning in English
word · lemma: poke
释义
'Poking' means pushing something with a finger or a pointed object, usually quickly or repeatedly. It can also mean interfering in situations or matters that are not yours.
用法与细微差别
Mostly informal. Common with 'poke fun at' (tease), 'poke around' (search), and 'stop poking your nose into...' (stop interfering). Often used for physical touch (poke someone) and less literally for interfering in business. Only use 'poking' for light/quick touches, not strong pushes.
例句
Stop poking me with your pencil.
basic
He was poking the fire to keep it burning.
basic
The child kept poking his toy car.
basic
She keeps poking around in my room, looking for something.
natural
He's always poking his nose into other people's business.
natural
I was just poking fun at you, don’t be mad.
natural