What does "poke" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with poke, also see make fun of (poke fun at); pig in a poke; take a poke at.

See poke in WNW Idioms

poke fun at

to ridicule or deride, esp. satirically or slyly

See poke in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

poke fun at

To ridicule in a mischievous manner; tease.

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