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Meaning of poke fun

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

poke

Pronunciation:/pəʊk//poʊk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A prod, jab, or thrust.

  2. A lazy person; a dawdler.

  3. A stupid or uninteresting person.

  4. A device to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences, consisting of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward.

verb

Definitions

  1. To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.

  2. To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.

  3. To rummage; to feel or grope around.

    Example: I poked about in the rubble, trying to find my lost keys.

  4. To modify the value stored in (a memory address).

poke

Pronunciation:/ˈpoʊ.keɪ//pəʊk//poʊk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Slices or cubes of raw fish or other raw seafood, mixed with sesame oil, seaweed, sea salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorful ingredients.