Poking meaning : To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning. To rummage; to feel or grope around. To modify the value stored in (a memory address). To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal). To thrust at with the horns; to gore. To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger. To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue. To penetrate in sexual intercourse. The act by which something is poked. Drudging; servile