For example, the warped words Stroop effect produces the same findings similar to the original Stroop effect. Much like the Stroop task, the printed word's color is different from the ink color of the word; however, the words are printed in such a way that it is more difficult to read (typically curved-shaped).
pouch noun [C] (BAG). âº a âbag or âsoft âcontainer for a âsmall âobject or a âsmall âamount of something: All âour âelectric âshavers are âsupplied with a âfree âtravel pouch.
Word History: A pig in a poke is a colorful vernacular expression used to describe something offered in a manner that conceals its true nature or value. Naturally, a buyer cannot inspect the pig if it is covered by a pokeâthat is, a bag or sack. The word poke meaning bag is not confined to just the American Southâin many parts of Scotland, poke bag is still used of a little paper bag for carrying purchases like candy.