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  • 41poke — Ⅰ. poke1 (pōk) v. poked, pok·ing, pokes v. tr. 1. To push or jab at, as with a finger or an arm; prod. 2. To make (a hole or pathway, for example) by or as if by prodding, elbowing, or jabbing: »I poked my way to the front of the crowd …

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  • 42fun — n 1. pleasure, enjoyment, amusement, play, sport, entertainment, recreation, relaxation, distraction, pastime; mirth, merriment, laughter, glee, hilarity, jollity, high spirits; cheer, delight, gladness, gaiety, cheerfulness, zest, sunshine,… …

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  • 43poke — I [[t]poʊk[/t]] v. poked, pok•ing, n. 1) to prod or push, esp. with something narrow or pointed 2) to make (a hole, one s way, etc.) by or as if by prodding or pushing 3) to thrust or push: She poked her head out of the window[/ex] 4) to force,… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 44poke — {{11}}poke (n.1) sack, early 13c., probably from O.N.Fr. poque (12c.), probably from a P.Gmc. *puk (Cf. O.E. pocca, M.Du. poke, O.N. poki bag, pocket ), from PIE root *beu , an imitative root associated with words for to swell. {{12}}poke (n.2)… …

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  • 45fun — fun1 [ fʌn ] noun uncount ** enjoyment, especially from an activity that is not important or serious: I hate to spoil your fun but it s time to go home now. have fun: We haven t had such fun for years. great/good fun: We had great fun comparing… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 46fun — fun1 S2 [fʌn] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: fun to play a trick on (17 20 centuries), perhaps from fonne; FOND] 1.) an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting ▪ There s plenty of fun for all the family. ▪ The children were… …

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  • 47fun — [[t]fʌ̱n[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT You refer to an activity or situation as fun if you think it is pleasant and enjoyable and it causes you to feel happy. This year promises to be terrifically good fun... It was such a success and we had so much fun… …

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  • 48poke — 1. verb 1) she poked him in the ribs Syn: prod, jab, dig, nudge, butt, shove, jolt, stab, stick 2) leave the cable poking out Syn: stick out, jut out, protrude …

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  • 49poke — 1. v. & n. v. 1 (foll. by in, up, down, etc.) a tr. thrust or push with the hand, point of a stick, etc. b intr. be thrust forward. 2 intr. (foll. by at etc.) make thrusts with a stick etc. 3 tr. thrust the end of a finger etc. against. 4 tr.… …

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  • 50fun — /fʌn / (say fun) noun 1. enjoyment or amusement. –verb (i) (funned, funning) 2. Colloquial to act in a joking way. –adjective Colloquial 3. providing enjoyment or entertainment: a fun place to be. 4. lively and entertaining: a fun person. 5.… …