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Pokes Meaning for Kids

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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Related Words

touch prod nudge

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

Pokes in Sentences

  • The dog pokes its nose into the box.
  • I poke my brother to wake him up.
  • The pencil pokes through the paper.
  • She pokes the bubble with her finger.
  • He pokes the ground to see if it's soft.

💬 Pokes Chat: Listen In!

Kolam Making

Leela: "Amma, I'm trying to make a kolam on the floor, but Rohan keeps disturbing me!"

Rohan: "I'm not disturbing you, I'm just trying to see what you're making, Akka."

Leela: "You're poking your finger into the rice flour and ruining my design!"

Rohan: "Oh, sorry Akka... I just wanted to help."

Amma: "Why don't you help Leela by making your own kolam next to hers, Rohan?"

Rohan: "Okay! But Akka, please don't poke my design when I'm making it."

Leela: "I won't, I promise! Let's make our kolams together, and then we can decorate the floor for the festival."

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).

Facts & Quotes About Pokes

Fact: Did you know that poking someone can be a fun way to get their attention? Just make sure it's gentle!
Proverb: A gentle poke can lead to a great adventure! (This means that sometimes a small nudge can start something exciting.)
Quote: "Sometimes a little poke is all you need to get started!" - Unknown