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polk

v.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈpoʊk// polk Archaic Slang

v. to poke or prod someone, often in a playful or annoying way. It is a less common way to say 'poke' used in some local areas or informal groups.

v. to prod or poke, typically with a finger or a pointed object. Often carries a colloquial or dialectal nuance; frequently used in informal contexts to describe repetitive or irritating physical contact.


SIMPLE

Stop trying to polk me while I am working.

CONTEXTUAL

The children spent the afternoon trying to polk each other through the gaps in the fence.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

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