Poke
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick. To poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning. To rummage as in to poke about in. To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The storage of a value in a memory address, typically to modify the behaviour of a program or to cheat at a video game. A sack, bag. Pokeweed.
Example sentence: A man that ain't willin' to cheat for a poke don't want it bad enough.
Jab
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.To deliver a quick punch.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A quick stab or blow, a short straight punch (wikipedia:Jab)A medical injectionIn American English, the word jab is also used when someone is bothering someone else, what is commonly known as verbal jabs. "Don't throw jabs at me" and "Quit jabbing!" are popular sayings. This may be because the verbal annoyances are not substantial attacks, and are similar to a boxing jab in that they are only annoying (not a knockout blow).
Example sentence: I boxed in Golden Gloves at Oxford and still know how to throw a straight left jab.