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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

This person, and many others, hear the name Erewhon and assume I’m poking fun at it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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

When I’m analyzing a problem early on, I want to be testing every scenario, poking around for where I could be wrong.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Molly glanced up once, to make sure Clara’s head wasn’t poking out from one of the windows, before running to embrace her.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

poking

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