poke in Dutch
poke in Dutch is porren, opporren, poken — poke means to prod or jab something with a finger or object.
poke in Dutch
porren
To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
opporren
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
poken
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
What does "poke" mean?
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verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
"She poked him in the ribs to get his attention."
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verb To thrust something out or forward, such as one's head or tongue.
"He poked his head around the door to see if anyone was there."
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noun A prod, jab, or thrust.
"She gave him a friendly poke in the shoulder."
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noun A Hawaiian dish of cubed raw fish mixed with seasonings.
"We grabbed poke bowls for lunch on the beach."
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poke in a sentence
- She poked him in the ribs to get his attention.
- Don't poke the fire with your bare hands.
- He poked his head around the door to see if anyone was there.
- She gave him a friendly poke in the shoulder.
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What is "poke" in Dutch?
"poke" in Dutch is porren, opporren, poken. poke means: To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
How do you use "poke" in a sentence?
Example: "She poked him in the ribs to get his attention." In Dutch, "poke" is porren, opporren, poken.
Are there other ways to say "poke" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "poke": porren, opporren, poken.
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