Poked

Poked is a term to refer to being stabbed in Toronto slang (maybe elsewhere). Pokes is also a term referring to a bladed/pointed weapon. (I hope this helps some people when living or visiting Toronto. My best ways of surviving a knife attack is de-escalating if possible, giving a robber what they want; your items can be replace and gotten back not your life. NEVER get caught in a corner, run or get to anywhere people will see you, hear you whatever. AND IF YOU HAVE TO FIGHT BACK FIGHT DIRTY. MAKE IT AS HARD AS YOU CAN TO LET THEM GET YOU GETTING TO SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY. P.s. This is Canada if you feel your life threatened you can take whatever steps needed to make sure YOU are ok. Don't be afraid to fight back) Stay safe.