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

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

3. Noun. A quick short straight punch.
Generic synonyms: Biff, Clout, Lick, Poke, Punch, Slug

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"
Exact synonyms: Dig
Generic synonyms: Touch, Touching
Derivative terms: Dig

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

Definition of Jab

1. v. t. To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job, v. t.

2. n. A thrust or stab.

Definition of Jab

1. to poke sharply [v JABBED, JABBING, JABS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jab

J. C. Maxwell
J. Craig Ventner
J. D. Salinger
J. E. Johnston
J. Edgar Hoover
J. J. Hill
J. M. Barrie
J. M. Synge
J. P. Morgan
J. R. Firth
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Jabat al-Tahrir al-Filistiniyyah
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