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jab

jab - Dictionary definition and meaning for word jab

Definition
(noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
Synonyms : jabbing , poke , poking , thrust , thrusting
Example Sentence
  • he warned me with a jab with his finger
  • he made a thrusting motion with his fist

Definition
(noun) a quick short straight punch
Definition
(noun) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Synonyms : dig
Example Sentence
  • she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs

Definition
(verb) poke or thrust abruptly
Synonyms : dig , poke , prod , stab
Example Sentence
  • he jabbed his finger into her ribs

Definition
(verb) strike or punch with quick and short blows
Definition
(verb) stab or pierce
Synonyms : stab
Example Sentence
  • he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for jab

jab(pocket)..so you poke with a knife in someone jeb(pocket)..and the others person come to know and PUNCH YOU.
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by preetisoni2411

jab rhymes with stab which also means to poke someone with something sharp.
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by kaushiks23

Imagine your tongue as a dagger as you take a jab at someone with your words.
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by ebbhyen

job itself to beat someone with sharp tool
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by sansecretcp

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