boke Meaning & Definition
/bəʊk/
What Does Boke Mean?
Boke is used as a verb meaning To thrust or push out; butt; poke. It is also used to mean To retch or vomit. As a noun, it means Obsolete form of book.
Word Facts for Boke
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bəʊk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | bokes |
| Verb forms | bokes, boking, boked |
Boke Definition (Verb)
- To thrust or push out; butt; poke.
- To retch or vomit.
Boke as a Noun
- Obsolete form of book.
Synonyms of Boke
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Boke synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Boke
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Boke in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
boke (third-person singular simple present bokes, present participle boking, simple past and past participle boked)
boke (plural bokes)
Origin of Boke
From Scots bock, attested from the 16th century.
Boke Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of boke is //bəʊk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Boke
Is boke a verb or a noun?
Boke is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of boke?
The plural of boke is bokes.
What is the past tense of boke?
The past tense of boke is boked. The present participle is boking.