poking
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Is poking a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of poking?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)Examples: "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"Synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
verb (English)
1. poke or thrust abruptlyExamples: "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"Synonyms: dig, jab, poke, prod, stab
2. search or inquire in a meddlesome wayExamples: "This guy is always nosing around the office"Synonyms: horn in, intrude, nose, poke, pry
3. stir by pokingExamples: "poke the embers in the fireplace"Synonyms: poke
4. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrumentExamples: "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"Synonyms: poke, pound, thump
5. make a hole by pokingSynonyms: poke
Definition source: Wiktionary