poking

(noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). Synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, thrust, thrusting. Examples: "He warned me with a jab with his finger." "He made a thrusting motion with his fist."

(verb) poke or thrust abruptly. Synonyms: jab, prod, stab, poke, dig. Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs."

(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way. Synonyms: intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke. Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office."

(verb) stir by poking. Synonyms: poke. Example: "Poke the embers in the fireplace."

(verb) hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument. Synonyms: thump, pound, poke. Examples: "The salesman pounded the door knocker." "A bible-thumping southern baptist."

(verb) make a hole by poking. Synonyms: poke.