poke

Poke has 1 syllable.

verb. Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument.

verb. Stir by poking.

noun. Someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind.

noun. 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.