jab
noun
- 1
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
- 2
a quick short straight punch
- 3
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger
he made a thrusting motion with his fist
verb
- 1
poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
- 2
stab or pierce
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
- 3
strike or punch with quick and short blows
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