jab

(jab)

transitive verb, intransitive verb jabbed, jabbing

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

Origin: var. of job

noun

a quick thrust, blow, or punch

See jab in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb jabbed jabbed, jab·bing, jabs
verb, transitive
  1. To poke or thrust abruptly: jabbed a knife into the log.
  2. To stab or pierce: jabbed the steak with a fork.
  3. To punch (someone) with short blows.
verb, intransitive
  1. To make an abrupt poking or thrusting motion: jabbed at the pickles with his fork.
  2. To deliver a quick punch.
noun
  1. A quick stab or blow.
  2. Sports A short straight punch in boxing.

Origin:

Origin: Variant of job2

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