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poke around

 

1. and poke about to look or search around. I've been poking around in the library looking for some statistics. I don't mind if you look in my drawer for a paper clip, but please don't poke about.

2. to waste time while moving about. I just poked around all afternoon and didn't accomplish much. Stop poking around and get moving.

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poke around

(in something) Go to poke about (in something).

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poke around

Also, poke about. Look through things; also, make an investigation. For example, I was poking around the attic when I found these old photos, or The detective was poking about, tracking where she went on that fatal day. [Early 1800s] Also see nose about; poke one's nose into.

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