jab

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jab Definition

• (n) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
• (n) a quick short straight punch
• (n) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
• (v) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
• (v) strike or punch quick and short blows
• (v) stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"

jab Synonyms

• dig
• jab
• jabbing
• poke
• poking
• prod
• stab
• thrust
• thrusting