poke war 

Applies to the world of Facebook, where users have the ability to "poke" someone. This does nothing execpt informing the recepient of the poke has in in fact been poked. Then then poke back. And then the original poker pokes back the poke backer who then pokes back...etc etc. This is known as a poke war.
Poke wars accomplish nothing, except of course when one participant finally gives in, relinquishing their soul and any dignity that is attached to it.

Note: Poke wars can also be a semi-pathetic attempt at actually having human contact or just flirting in general without having to worry about following up in any way.

After 3 solid months of poking back and forth Cate finally relented and subjected herself to the ultimate humiliation of a poke war defeat.

poke war by DazedDingo June 21, 2006

poke war 

A grueling battle of wits and stamina. Opponents often develop 'poke-vision', ignoring important events and needs such as eating, sleeping, and writing PhD proposals.

Steve was locked in a poke war with Kate. He knew dinner was ready, but every time he went to leave the computer, that little red flag would pop up again and he'd have to poke back.

poke war by Ilikecats456 March 21, 2012

poke war 

A back and forth battle utilizing Facebook's poking mechanism.

Ben will never win the poke war.

poke war by Corrina March 8, 2007

Poke War 

A poke war is facebook sex.

Guy: I've been in this poke war for like, 5 months
Girl: that is some intense facebook sex
Guy: It's great.

Poke War by Missygal8 February 25, 2010

Poke War 

A war between two facebook friends by incessantly poking each other in order to get the last poke.

Stian won the poke war.

Poke War by john.byrne.wishes. April 23, 2011

Poke War 

A poke war is a Facebook activity that requires two people, where the two people continuously click "poke back," and refusing to deny the poke my clicking the X button. Poke wars can last for years.

Wow I can't believe Eliza has finally lost that poke war, she has been holding up strongly for years.

Poke War by tsport772 November 17, 2010

poke war 

A "war" on face book, in which one user "pokes" the other using the popular feature. Then they engage in a "war" by poking each other back and forth. Often used a mediocre substitute for flirting, leading to nothing at all.

Carlye will never win the poke war with me, but what she doesn't know if that I am just using this to flirt with her.

poke war by _ _ _ _ November 4, 2007