Word Class: VTrYa
to poke
Notes: Attested only in cpds.: -w1arra=yirringa- to poke (all over, or in unspecified place). Cpds. with more specific body-part term can be based on =yirringa- or on -w1arra=yirringa-. -ra-warra=yirringi-'- (Refl) to poke oneself in the teeth. -w2arayn=jirringa- to poke (person) in ear (to get wax). (w2arang) Ex: nganu=warayn=jirringaa-'-ni I poked him in the ear Probably also found in =bajirrijirringa- (q.v.).