Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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do-nothing | Yes | Yes | No | No |
poke | Yes | No | Yes | No |
do-nothing (noun) | poke (noun) |
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person who does no work | (boxing) a blow with the fist |
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | |
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases | |
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | |
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous |
do-nothing (adjective) | poke (adjective) |
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characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility |
do-nothing (verb) | poke (verb) |
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make a hole by poking | |
poke or thrust abruptly | |
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | |
stir by poking | |
search or inquire in a meddlesome way |