A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

POKE

Mon, 18 Aug '25
Bother, as a bear
Wed, 14 May '25
Give the finger?
Sun, 9 Mar '25
Popular Hawaiian dish
Mon, 24 Apr '23
"Don't ___ the bear"
Mon, 10 Jan '22
Jab
Wed, 21 Jul '21
Give a pointer?
Mon, 17 May '21
Rude touch
Sun, 25 Apr '21
Extend (out)