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woke
adjectiveWOHK
meaning in plain English
Not sleeping; fully aware and paying attention to what's happening around you.
Picture a coffee-driven barista, eyes wide, who’s just woken up and is fully alert—he’s totally woke.
for example
She woke up early to watch the sunrise.
You’re wide awake at 3 AM because your neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking—now you’re woke to every little sound outside, even the wind rattling the blinds. Why? Because once you’re woke to a problem, you can’t unsee it, like realizing your phone’s been on silent all day when you finally check it.