Definition of jab
English to English noun - a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
He warned me with a jab with his finger.
He made a thrusting motion with his fist.
source: WordNet 3.0 - a quick short straight punch
source: WordNet 3.0 - the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
She gave me a sharp dig in the ribs.
source: WordNet 3.0 - A thrust or stab.
source: Webster 1913 verb - poke or thrust abruptly
He jabbed his finger into her ribs.
source: WordNet 3.0 - strike or punch with quick and short blows
source: WordNet 3.0 - stab or pierce
He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job, v. t.
source: Webster 1913
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jab, jacob, job, jacobi, jap, jib, jub, jigaboo, java, jasp, juba, jibe, jape, jaffa, juvia, joppa, jubbah, jahvey, jujube, jazz up
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