to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something, to make a hole in something by pushing a finger or other pointed object into it, to remind someone of something or to get their attention by sending them a brief message on social media

poke fun at, poke one's nose into, poke around

Formal and Informal Expressions of poked

In different contexts, you can replace 'poked' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'nudged' is apt.

poked: Explore its Definition & Usage

poked Definition

1to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something
2to make a hole in something by pushing a finger or other pointed object into it
3to remind someone of something or to get their attention by sending them a brief message on social media

Using poked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He poked his finger into the cake to see if it was done.
Example
She poked a hole in the balloon with a pin.
Example
I poked him on Facebook to remind him about the meeting.

poked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poked

pierced
jabbed
prodded
pricked

Phrases with poked

poke fun at
to make jokes about someone or something in a way that is not kind
Example
They always poke fun at him because of his accent.
poke one's nose into
to become involved in something that does not concern you
Example
I wish he wouldn't poke his nose into my business all the time.
poke around
to look for something by searching through things in a casual or careless way
Example
I spent the afternoon poking around in antique shops.

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Summary: poked in Brief

The verb 'poked' [poʊkt] means to quickly push a finger or pointed object into someone or something, to make a hole in something, or to send a brief message on social media. It can be used in phrases like 'poke fun at,' meaning to make jokes in an unkind way, and 'poke one's nose into,' meaning to become involved in something that doesn't concern you.