define poke
The definition of a poke is a push or a prod. An example of poke is the act of gently sticking a pen into a person's shoulder to get his attention. verb. Poke is defined as to prod or push. An example of poke is for a child to keep sticking his finger into his brother's arm. poked, pokâ²ing. 1  to push or jab with a stick, finger, etc.; prod.  Slang to hit with the fist.