Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Drudging; servile. [Colloq.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective colloq. Drudging; servile.
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- verb Present participle of
poke .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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Examples
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The 'Overnight Sensation' album is released, he title poking sarcastic fun at the band's longevity.
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The 'Overnight Sensation' album is released, he title poking sarcastic fun at the band's longevity.
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In the past it's been Spike Jones or Mark McLaughlin poking us, or Poe, Lovecraft, Jackson, or Ligotti terrorizing us.
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It seems SNL may have used [shock! horror!] exaggeration in poking a little fun at The Sainted One.
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It only falls apart a little when Nick points out a ventilation hose poking from a building window.
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It seems SNL may have used [shock! horror!] exaggeration in poking a little fun at The Sainted One.
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In the past it's been Spike Jones or Mark McLaughlin poking us, or Poe, Lovecraft, Jackson, or Ligotti terrorizing us.
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It only falls apart a little when Nick points out a ventilation hose poking from a building window.
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Obama's supporters always scream "racism" anytime Obama's suitability for the presidency is questioned, yet have no qualms in poking fun at Senator Clinton.
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Obama's supporters always scream "racism" anytime Obama's suitability for the presidency is questioned, yet have no qualms in poking fun at Senator Clinton.
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frindley commented on the word poking
See Thus poke Zarathustra.
October 1, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word poking
More than just poking! With Wordie Pro!, you can also...
October 6, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word poking
...synonymize...
October 7, 2008
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...floccinaucinihilipilificate...
October 7, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word poking
...sansculottize...
October 9, 2008
frindley commented on the word poking
…handschuhschneeballwerfen…
October 9, 2008