jab (Meaning)

Wordnet

jab (n)

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

a quick short straight punch

the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

Wordnet

jab (v)

poke or thrust abruptly

strike or punch with quick and short blows

stab or pierce

Webster

jab (v. t.)

To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job, v. t.

Webster

jab (n.)

A thrust or stab.

Synonyms & Antonyms of jab

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a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow), a quick short straight punch, the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow, poke or thrust abruptly,

poke,punch, stab, push, nudge,lunge, dig, shove, jam,dab

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The boxer swiftly jabbed his opponent in the face, sending him reeling.

The nurse administered a quick jab of the vaccine to prevent the spread of disease.

The bird jabbed its sharp beak into the ground, searching for food.

The child accidentally jabbed a piece of paper with a pen, leaving a small hole.