meaning of Poke on facebook

Nigeria
April 10, 2011 3:32pm CST
Since i signed up on facebook.i usually see poke user but i dont know the meaning.please does anyone know the meaning of POKE.
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5 responses
tash01
@tash01 (2030)
• Jamaica
21 Aug 11
I have ask the same question a couple of years ago,i don't send poke.I just ignore them,because if i return them am just going to get them back again. I think someone have give the meaning of poke in a recent discussion, if i fine that discussion i will share with you.
cream97
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
11 Apr 11
Hi. freshyax. Welcome to myLot! It means that your are saying hi, or tapping a person and letting them know that you have seen them or noticed them on Facebook. Me and my cousin always stay poking one another. She pokes me all day long if she could.
mermaidivy
@mermaidivy (15394)
• United States
11 Apr 11
I don't think there is a particular meaning of it just like the like feature, you just like it but it doesn't mean anything.
franne32
@franne32 (694)
• Philippines
10 Apr 11
It's defined as a sharp jab from a finger literally so when you poke someone on facebook, it's just to let that person know you're there.
DanaS2011
@DanaS2011 (351)
• United States
10 Apr 11
I have the same question but I guess poke is to get someones attention or maybe it just for fun. I generally poke people to say hi in a fun way you know like a nudge in real life. or a tickle poke in real life.