noun
Uncommon
poking
POH-kihng
Poking (noun) means the act of jabbing or prodding something. Example: “All that poking at the wound will only make it worse.”
noun
1
The act of jabbing or prodding something.
"All that poking at the wound will only make it worse."
"perfunctory proddings and pokings"
— E. E. Cummings, The Enormous Room (1922)
How to use poking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of poke — jabbing or prodding.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like poking.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- pokings
- Comparative
- more poking
- Superlative
- most poking
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
All that _____ at the wound will only make it worse.
Related words
Rhymes for poking
See all rhymes for poking →Frequently asked questions
What does “poking” mean?
The word “poking” means the act of jabbing or prodding something. In plain terms, the action of poke — jabbing or prodding.
How do you pronounce “poking”?
“Poking” is pronounced POH-kihng (/ˈpoʊkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “poking” in a sentence?
Here is “poking” used in a sentence: “All that poking at the wound will only make it worse.”
What part of speech is “poking”?
“Poking” is a noun.
Is “poking” a common word?
“Poking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
