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Meaning of poking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

poking

Pronunciation:/ˈpəʊkɪŋ//ˈpoʊkɪŋ/

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).

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which something is poked.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Drudging; servile