<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>Poked</li><li>Poking</li><li>To prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc.</li><li>To make (a hole, one's way, etc.) by or as by prodding or pushing.</li><li>To thrust or push.</li><li>To force, drive, or stir by or as by pushing or thrusting.</li><li>To thrust obtrusively.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>To make a pushing or thrusting movement with the finger, a stick, etc.</li><li>To extend or project (often followed by out).</li><li>To thrust oneself obtrusively.</li><li>To search curiously; pry (often followed by around or about).</li><li>To go or proceed in a slow or aimless way (often followed by along).</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A thrust or push.</li><li>A slow or dawdling person; slowpoke.</li></ul>