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Poke vs Waddle - What's the difference?

poke | waddle | Related terms |

Poke is a related term of waddle.


As verbs the difference between poke and waddle

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while waddle is to walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

As nouns the difference between poke and waddle

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while waddle is a swaying gait.

Poke vs Hobble - What's the difference?

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As verbs the difference between poke and hobble

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while hobble is to fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.

As nouns the difference between poke and hobble

is that poke is a lazy person; a dawdler while hobble is short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

Creep vs Poke - What's the difference?

creep | poke | Related terms |

Creep is a related term of poke.


As a proper noun creep

is (derogatory) the committee]] to re-elect the president, which raised money for [[w:richard nixon|richard nixon's campaign for 1972 reelection.

As a verb poke is

to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick.

As a noun poke is

(us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed.

Poke vs Plug - What's the difference?

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Poke is a related term of plug.


In us|slang|lang=en terms the difference between poke and plug

is that poke is (us|slang) a stupid or uninteresting person while plug is (us|slang) a worthless horse.

In us|lang=en terms the difference between poke and plug

is that poke is (us) a device to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences, consisting of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward while plug is (us) a flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco.

As verbs the difference between poke and plug

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while plug is to stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.

As nouns the difference between poke and plug

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while plug is (electricity) a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket.

Poke vs Chase - What's the difference?

poke | chase | Related terms |

Poke is a related term of chase.


As a verb poke

is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick.

As a noun poke

is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed.

As a proper noun chase is

a botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist mary agnes chase (1869-1963).

Poke vs Gallop - What's the difference?

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Poke is a related term of gallop.


As verbs the difference between poke and gallop

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while gallop is (intransitive of a horse, etc) to run at a gallop.

As nouns the difference between poke and gallop

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while gallop is the fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

Poke vs Scoot - What's the difference?

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Poke is a related term of scoot.


As verbs the difference between poke and scoot

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while scoot is (split) to walk fast; to go quickly; to run away hastily.

As nouns the difference between poke and scoot

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while scoot is (slang) a dollar.

Poke vs Ram - What's the difference?

poke | ram |


As a verb poke

is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick.

As a noun poke

is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed.

As a proper noun ram is

rome.

Poke vs Whisk - What's the difference?

poke | whisk | Related terms |

Poke is a related term of whisk.


As verbs the difference between poke and whisk

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while whisk is to move something with quick light sweeping motions.

As nouns the difference between poke and whisk

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while whisk is a quick, light sweeping motion or whisk can be (obsolete) the card game whist.

Poke vs Meander - What's the difference?

poke | meander | Related terms |

Poke is a related term of meander.


As verbs the difference between poke and meander

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while meander is to wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate.

As nouns the difference between poke and meander

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while meander is a winding, crooked, or involved course.

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