jab Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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