poke
Meaning: raw fish salad
Usage: A popular Hawaiian dish made from raw, marinated fish. Poke is a versatile dish, with many variations, and is a must-try for visitors.
"Buy poke"
"Da poke at da market, da bes'!"
"We goin' make poke for da party, yeah?"
Origin: Evolved from traditional Hawaiian methods of preparing raw fish, influenced by various cultural interactions.
What does "poke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"poke" means "raw fish salad" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A popular Hawaiian dish made from raw, marinated fish. Poke is a versatile dish, with many variations, and is a must-try for visitors..
How do you pronounce "poke"?
"poke" is pronounced "POH-keh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "poke" in a sentence?
Example: "Buy poke"
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