戳 — meaning in English
chuō
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English meaning
- jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
- nudge verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
- poke verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
- pop verb To make a sudden sharp sound, especially from bursting.
- prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
- stoke verb To add fuel to a fire to keep it burning, or to feed a furnace.
Senses
戳 is used for these senses in English:
- jab To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
- nudge (transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
- poke To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
- pop (intransitive, with in, out, upon, etc.) To enter, or issue forth, with a quick, sudden movement; to move from place to place suddenly; to dart.
- prod (transitive) To prick with a goad.
- stoke (transitive, obsolete) To poke, pierce, thrust.
jab — full definition
- noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
- noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
- noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
- verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
- verb To give someone an injection.
nudge — full definition
- verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
- noun A gentle push or prompt.