Synonyms of poking

Noun

1. jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting, gesture

usage: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"

Verb

1. jab, prod, stab, poke, dig, thrust

usage: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

2. intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke, search, look

usage: search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"

3. poke, agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up

usage: stir by poking; "poke the embers in the fireplace"

4. thump, pound, poke, hit

usage: hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"

5. poke, pierce

usage: make a hole by poking