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jab
[ jab ]
verb (used with object)
- to poke, or thrust abruptly or sharply, as with the end or point of a stick or with the finger or elbow.
- to punch with a short, quick blow.
- Informal. to give (a person) a hypodermic injection, especially of a vaccine: I jab myself with insulin twice a day.
Here’s a list of the countries you can visit if you haven’t been jabbed.
I jab myself with insulin twice a day.
verb (used without object)
- to poke or punch with a sharp, quick blow.
noun
- a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust.
- a short, quick punch.
- Informal. a hypodermic injection, especially of a vaccine:
Have you gotten your flu jab yet?
- Informal. an abrupt insult or critical remark:
That guy has no problem responding with a sarcastic jab.
- a sudden and unpleasant sensation or emotion: He knew she was happier now, but he still felt the slightest jab of guilt.
I have jabs of pain, numbness, and tingling in my fingers.
He knew she was happier now, but he still felt the slightest jab of guilt.
jab
/ »åÏôæ²ú /
verb
- to poke or thrust sharply
- to strike with a quick short blow or blows
noun
- a sharp poke or stab
- a quick short blow, esp (in boxing) a straight punch with the leading hand
- informal.an injection
polio jabs
Derived Forms
- ˈÂá²¹²ú²ú¾±²Ô²µ±ô²â, adverb
- ˈÂá²¹²ú²ú¾±²Ô²µ, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of jab1
Example Sentences
Mayer doubled up on her jab and controlled the distance but was countered by Ryan's efficient timing and hooks.
I have to admit, I did a double take when I saw in last Sunday’s letters, not just one, but two USC detractors dredged up the same tired old jab, “The University of Spoiled Children.â€
Ariel Courage’s debut is a fork jabbed into the electric socket of America.
Those who turn 75 years old between 1 April and 17 June 2025 can also have the jab.
White House Communications Director shared El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's jab at the judge, saying the ruling came "too late" on social media.
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