porren — meaning in English

English meaning

• finger noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
• 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.
• prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.

Senses

porren is used for these senses in English:

• jab To deliver a quick punch.
• 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.]
• prod (transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.

finger — full definition

1. noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
2. verb To identify or blame someone, especially to the authorities.
3. verb To touch, poke, or feel something with the fingers.

jab — full definition

1. noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
2. noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
3. noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
4. verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
5. verb To give someone an injection.

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