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Definition of Jab
1. Noun. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). "He made a thrusting motion with his fist"
Exact synonyms: Jabbing, Poke, Poking, Thrust, Thrusting
Generic synonyms: Gesture
Derivative terms: Poke, Poke, Poke, Thrust, Thrust
Generic synonyms: Gesture
Derivative terms: Poke, Poke, Poke, Thrust, Thrust
2. Verb. Poke or thrust abruptly. "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"
Exact synonyms: Dig, Poke, Prod, Stab
Generic synonyms: Thrust
Derivative terms: Dig, Jabbing, Poke, Poking, Prod
Generic synonyms: Thrust
Derivative terms: Dig, Jabbing, Poke, Poking, Prod
3. Noun. A quick short straight punch.
4. Verb. Strike or punch with quick and short blows. "The fighter managed to jab his opponent"
Generic synonyms: Strike
5. Noun. The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow. ; "She gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
6. Verb. Stab or pierce. "He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
Exact synonyms: Stab
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Prick
Generic synonyms: Thrust
Derivative terms: Stab, Stabber
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Prick
Generic synonyms: Thrust
Derivative terms: Stab, Stabber
Definition of Jab
1. v. t. To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job,
2. n. A thrust or stab.
Definition of Jab
1. to poke sharply [v JABBED, JABBING, JABS]