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What Does Pokes Mean?

Verb

  • To push or jab someone or something with a finger or a stick.
  • To touch someone lightly to get their attention.

Noun

  • A light push or jab with a finger or stick.

Pokes — Full Explanation

Pokes is when you touch someone or something lightly with your finger. It's like when you want to say 'hello' to a friend by giving them a little nudge.

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Pokes Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
छेड़ना

chhedna

चिढ़ाना

chidhana

धक्का देना

dhakka dena

kannada
ಚುಚ್ಚುವುದು (chuchchuvudu)

chuchchuvudu

ಚುಚ್ಚು (chuchchu)

chuchchu

ಕೋಚು (kochu)

kochu

bengali
পোকা (poka)

poka

ছোঁচে (chhoche)

chhoche

টোকা (toka)

toka

spanish
pokes

poh-kes

picar

pee-car

toquetear

toh-keh-tar

Frequently Asked Questions About Pokes

What does 'pokes' mean?
The word 'pokes' means to push or jab someone or something lightly with your finger or an object.
How do you pronounce 'pokes'?
You pronounce 'pokes' like this: pohks.
What is the origin of the word 'pokes'?
The word 'pokes' comes from the Old English word 'pocca', which means to poke or prod.
What is the meaning of 'pokes' in Bengali?
The word 'pokes' in Bengali is 'ছোঁয়া' (Chhōẏā).