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jab (jab)

transitive verb, intransitive verb jabbed, jabbing jab′·bing

  1. to poke or thrust, as with a sharp instrument
  2. to punch with short, straight blows

Etymology: var. of job

noun

a quick thrust, blow, or punch

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jab Synonyms

jab

n.

poke, punch, hit, dig; see blow 1.


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jab Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • throw: In the first 10 minutes, the teams resembled two boxers easing their way into a fight, throwing long-range jabs.

Adjective modifier

  • sharp: Bites: - In most cases a sharp jab is felt where the insect has bitten.

Modifies a noun

  • cross: I had him jabbing, double jab, jab cross, jab cross slip.

Noun used with modifier

  • flu: How does the flu jab get created each year?
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