jab
noun
1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
- he warned me with a jab with his finger
Similar word(s): jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
Definition categories: act, gesture
2. a quick short straight punch
Definition categories: act, biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug
3. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Similar word(s): dig
Definition categories: act, touch, touching
Sentences with jab as a noun:
- Our dog was exposed to rabies, so the whole family went to a clinic to get our jabs.
verb
1. poke or thrust abruptly
- he jabbed his finger into her ribs
Similar word(s): dig, poke, prod, stab
Definition categories: contact, thrust
2. strike or punch with quick and short blows
Definition categories: contact, strike
3. stab or pierce
- he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
Similar word(s): stab