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Definition of Jab
1. Noun. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). "He made a thrusting motion with his fist"
Generic synonyms: Gesture
Derivative terms: Poke, Poke, Poke, Thrust, Thrust
2. Verb. Poke or thrust abruptly. "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"
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"
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"
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. Noun. A quick stab or blow ¹
2. Noun. (boxing), a short straight punch (wikipedia:Jab) ¹
3. Noun. (British) A medical injection ¹
4. Noun. In American English, the word '''jab''' is also used when someone is bothering someone else, what is commonly known as ''verbal jabs''. "Don't throw jabs at me" and "Quit jabbing!" are popular sayings. This may be because the verbal annoyances are not substantial attacks, and are similar to a boxing jab in that they are only annoying (not a knockout blow). ¹
5. Verb. To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion. ¹
6. Verb. To deliver a quick punch. ¹
7. Verb. (slang UK) To give someone an injection ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jab
1. to poke sharply [v JABBED, JABBING, JABS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jab
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