Word
polk
Phoneticspolk
/ˈpoʊk/
Definition
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.
Examples
“Stop trying to polk me while I am working.”
“The children spent the afternoon trying to polk each other through the gaps in the fence.”
Examples
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.
Scan code
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