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Poke the right bears

Business folks say this to 1) imply they can do favors, affect change, etc. and 2) sound macho.

Especially common among grown-up douchebro yuppie types.
Hydrogen fuel cells aren't a development priority this quarter? Let me see if I can poke the right bears to get this done.
by unicodebandito May 9, 2017
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she pokes

When ass appears big and/or nice in pants
by __etnom February 11, 2017
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Poke

In Southeast Asia, most gamers in Malaysia and Indonesia are using the word to insult other players.
this word can be associated with Pokémon.
Kim: yo Indra can I invite my friend, he wants to join us
Indra: OK!

Kim's Friend joined the lobby.

Indra: Apaan ini teman mu poke anjing! main aja lansung mati.
by Adeemn December 29, 2020
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Poking

Usually refers to when someone sketchy goes around the residence of someone else looking for mail, credit card information or any other forms of fraud in attempt to gain funds.
My baby daddy went poking and found some credit cards and I went on a shopping spree at SHEIN.
by Falconista777 June 12, 2024
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When you've been drinking beer with your friends and you go outside to Pee and Smoke.
"It's about time for a poke break"

"I'm going to poke, I'll be right back."
by Tbro91 June 26, 2016
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A sharp and quick stab with your finger. Usually used as self-defense but IMO not the most effective.
“My big brother poked me when I took his phone. I had to apologize to him.”
by Hickory Bush September 3, 2020
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