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Definition poke around in American English

poke around phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to try to find something, especially by moving other things

Example

I'll poke around in the refrigerator and see what I can find for supper.

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2

to try to get information, especially when other people do not want you to

Example

The police poked around the neighborhood, searching for clues.

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Definition poke around in American English