jab
to poke, or thrust abruptly or sharply, as with the end or point of a stick or with the finger or elbow.
to punch with a short, quick blow.
Informal. to give (a person) a hypodermic injection, especially of a vaccine: Here’s a list of the countries you can visit if you haven’t been jabbed.I jab myself with insulin twice a day.
to poke or punch with a sharp, quick blow.
a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust.
a short, quick punch.
Informal. a hypodermic injection, especially of a vaccine: Have you gotten your flu jab yet?
Informal. an abrupt insult or critical remark: That guy has no problem responding with a sarcastic jab.
a sudden and unpleasant sensation or emotion: I have jabs of pain, numbness, and tingling in my fingers.He knew she was happier now, but he still felt the slightest jab of guilt.
Origin of jab
1Other words from jab
- jab·bing·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for jab
/ (dʒæb) /
to poke or thrust sharply
to strike with a quick short blow or blows
a sharp poke or stab
a quick short blow, esp (in boxing) a straight punch with the leading hand
informal an injection: polio jabs
Origin of jab
1Derived forms of jab
- jabbing, adjective
- jabbingly, adverb
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