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poking

ADJECTIVE

inquisitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analytical nosy

WEAK

big-eyed challenging forward impertinent inquiring inquisitorial interested intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling peering personal presumptuous probing prying questioning scrutinizing searching sifting snooping speculative

Antonyms

WEAK

incurious indifferent unconcerned uninterested

NOUN

dalliance

Synonyms

STRONG

delay idling loafing playing procrastination toying trifling

WEAK

dabbling delaying dilly-dallying frittering frivoling loitering procrastinating puttering

Antonyms

WEAK

hastening hurrying push rush

Example Sentences

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The Arsenal midfielder was notably pink in pre-tournament snaps, with fans on social media poking fun at his beetroot-red face and watch strap tan line.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Investors began to wonder whether it was all too good to be true, and started poking holes in the narrative.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

And when does poking fun at arrested manhood cross into enabling it?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I knew Aunt Kitty was probably poking around down in the cellar in search of the hidden money, but I wasn’t about to let on to Flora.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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