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Synonyms of POKES

Valid in Scrabble US · 11 points

POKES: definition and more

42 synonyms in 10 meanings 36 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of POKES by meaning

noun

  1. tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

    Also: pigeon berry, phytolacca americana.

    Not playable in Scrabble US: SCOKE.

  2. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

  3. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

    Also: paper bag, carrier bag.

  4. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

  5. (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

  1. poke or thrust abruptly

  2. search or inquire in a meddlesome way

    Also: horn in.

  3. stir by poking

  4. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

  5. make a hole by poking