jab
//dʒæb//
Verb
jabInfinitive
jabPresent tense
jabbedPast tense
jabbedPast participle
jabbingPresent participle
jabsThird-person singular
1
To poke or thrust abruptly with something sharp or pointed.
She jabbed the needle into the fabric.
2
To deliver a quick, straight punch, especially in boxing.
The boxer jabbed quickly at his opponent's face.
Noun
jabSingular
jabsPlural
1
A quick, sharp poke or thrust.
She gave him a jab in the ribs to get his attention.
2
A quick, straight punch thrown with the leading hand in boxing.
The boxer threw a quick jab to keep his opponent at a distance.
3
(British, informal) An injection or vaccination.
I got my flu jab at the clinic yesterday.