Poking and Zippy

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Poking adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

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Zippy is an antonym for poking.

Nearby Words: poke, poked

Zippy adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently

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Poking is an antonym for zippy.

Nearby Words: zipped, zipping

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Zippy and Poking. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/poking/zippy

Poking & Zippy. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/poking/zippy>.

Zippy or Poking. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/poking/zippy.

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