poke borack

verb2

1. •
   (Australia) To impart false information in an attempt to mislead.

   • […]and say, “Come on, Towball old boy, you′re old ′partment′s a waitin′ for you, sheets aired, and everything right.” Oh! he′s a awful cove for to poke borack at a feller, that old O'Neil. — 1888
2. •
   (Australia) To ridicule.

   • One toff, who fancied himself, still kept poking borack; but Steve stopped his chyacking pretty quick, for he hauled off and let him have it. — 1885