American Dictionary
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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