jab

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verb

ˈjab

jabbed; jabbing; jabs

transitive verb

: to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object

She jabbed the steak with her fork.

The nurse jabbed me with the needle.

He jabbed me in the ribs with his elbow.

: to push or drive (something, such as a pointed object) quickly, abruptly, or forcefully : thrust

The nurse jabbed the needle into my arm.

She jabbed her elbow into my ribs.

He shouted at Alvarez … , jabbing a finger into the catcher's chest protector.

Wina Sturgeon

"And look at those girls over there," the woman said, jabbing a finger at my sister's children …

Hope Reeves

The robbers then jabbed a gun into Goldberg's back, he told police, and demanded that he hand over his keys.

The Miami Herald

: to strike (someone or something) with a short straight blow

specifically, sports : to strike (an opponent) with a short straight punch that is delivered with the leading hand

He tried to jab him in the first round, and Ali's head wasn't there.

Gilbert Rogin

: to pointedly tease or mock (someone)

We joke around. … I was jabbing him about injuries he's had.

Sports Illustrated

intransitive verb

: to prod quickly or abruptly and often repeatedly with or as if with a pointed object

—usually used with at

He jabbed at his soufflé with a spoon.

P. G. Wodehouse… repeatedly jabbed at the puck with his stick.

Dave JosephWe all know him or her—the person who stands at the elevator door and jabs at the button three, four, even five times when the car fails to arrive quickly enough.

Earl Ubell"You want to talk about this now?" he snarled, … jabbing at me with his finger.

Jack Gantos

: to be thrust or driven quickly, abruptly, or forcefully

—usually used with into

The needle jabbed into my arm.… reduces any chance of … keys or coins jabbing into your back when riding.

George Hill

: to strike a person with a short straight blow

specifically, sports : to throw a short straight punch that is delivered with the leading hand

The fight was barely a contest after the first round, when Spinks stopped moving and jabbing and began fighting with his back to the ropes.

William Nack

Bradford jabbed well and made sure that Ali was kept at bay … .

Bill Crane

: to pointedly tease, mock, or make fun of someone

At a moment's notice, he can produce a months-old editorial cartoon jabbing at him and seems genuinely hurt by the message.

The New York Times

jab

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noun

plural jabs

: a quick, abrupt, or forceful thrust or stab especially with something pointed : an act of jabbing

gave it a couple of jabs with a stick

specifically : a short straight boxing punch delivered with the leading hand

a quick left jab

… Holmes fired a jab and crossed with a … right that caught Frazier flush in the face.

Pat Putnam

Buddy had done a good job of teaching me how to bob and weave and throw a jab.

Anthony Quinn

: a pointed and often mocking comment or criticism

He has a lot of fun with Ranovic, the oh-so-dramatic, eager young undercover cop who consistently fails to understand Salter's ironic jabs.

Jean MacFarlane Wright

Undeterred, McCain continues with his standard stump speech, leaving in all the anti-Bush jabs.

Michelle Cottle

chiefly British, informal : an injection of something (such as medicine) into one's body with a needle

made an appointment for her second jab

We're averaging 3 million jabs in arms a day.

Ali Velshi

Synonyms

Verb

gore
harpoon
impale
lance
peck
pick
pierce
pink
puncture
run through
skewer
spear
spike
spit
stab
stick
transfix
transpierce

Noun

dab
dig
lunge
poke

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb He jabbed at the other player with his hockey stick. The needle jabbed his arm. The needle jabbed into his arm. Noun She gave him a jab in the ribs. He threw a right jab to his opponent's body.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The McConnell spot also jabbed at McGrath, but in that instance Kentucky's Democratic governor did not speak out against the use of his image in the advertisement.

Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2020 President Donald Trump, once friendly with Stephenson, wasted no time jabbing him over his departure.

NBC News, 24 Apr. 2020 McConnell has eagerly jabbed at Democrats over the issue in the past several weeks.

Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2020 Reid jabbed Sanders’s healthcare plan but refused to give his endorsement to any of the candidates ahead of Nevada’s caucuses on Saturday.

Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner, 19 Feb. 2020 The suspect appeared to wield at least one sharp object and attempted to jab the man with it several times.

Fox News, 20 Feb. 2020 After Biden took a jab at Steyer, a former hedge fund manager, for investing in a private prison company, Steyer jabbed back at Biden for writing a crime bill that Steyer said led to mass incarceration of black and Latino men.

USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2020 Fewer people dotting the surrounding neighborhood slumping against walls, jabbing needles into their necks and discarding dirty syringes on the sidewalks.

Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 26 Oct. 2019 But to get jabbed by the president of a mediocre Pac-12 school that isn’t even on the Wolverines level in terms of talent, wins, NFL players or any other standard of measurement over the past five years, is ridiculous.

Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 17 Feb. 2020

Noun

Djokovic has opposed receiving the Covid vaccine since early 2020, and is among the most prominent athletes in the world to not get the jab.

Derek Saul, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Kleefisch took another jab at Michels in her closing remarks.

Fox News, 27 July 2022 In a tweet addressing Miller's comments this weekend, Davis took a jab at President Joe Biden, while also raising the congresswoman's past statements that quoted Adolf Hitler in 2021.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 27 June 2022 At last month’s Oscars, co-host Wanda Sykes took a jab at the measure in the Academy Awards’ opening monologue.

NBC News, 11 Apr. 2022 One insider says Smith has been peeved since Rock hosted the Oscars in 2016 and took a jab at Pinkett Smith, 50, for boycotting the ceremony because of the awards' lack of diversity.

Lanae Brody, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 In 2016, as Oscars host for the evening, Rock took a jab at Pinkett Smith in his opening monologue.

ELLE, 28 Mar. 2022 Before beginning Monday’s practice, Lue also took a jab at Daryl Morey, Philadelphia’s president of basketball operations.

Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2022 Accepting the award for best picture, Campion took a slight jab at the very critics who’d awarded her the prize.

Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	jabs
释义	jab 1 of 2 verb ˈjab jabbed; jabbing; jabs transitive verb 1 a : to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object She jabbed the steak with her fork. The nurse jabbed me with the needle. He jabbed me in the ribs with his elbow. b : to push or drive (something, such as a pointed object) quickly, abruptly, or forcefully : thrust The nurse jabbed the needle into my arm. She jabbed her elbow into my ribs. He shouted at Alvarez … , jabbing a finger into the catcher's chest protector. Wina Sturgeon "And look at those girls over there," the woman said, jabbing a finger at my sister's children … Hope Reeves The robbers then jabbed a gun into Goldberg's back, he told police, and demanded that he hand over his keys. The Miami Herald 2 : to strike (someone or something) with a short straight blow specifically, sports : to strike (an opponent) with a short straight punch that is delivered with the leading hand He tried to jab him in the first round, and Ali's head wasn't there. Gilbert Rogin 3 : to pointedly tease or mock (someone) We joke around. … I was jabbing him about injuries he's had. Sports Illustrated intransitive verb 1 a : to prod quickly or abruptly and often repeatedly with or as if with a pointed object —usually used with at He jabbed at his soufflé with a spoon. P. G. Wodehouse… repeatedly jabbed at the puck with his stick. Dave JosephWe all know him or her—the person who stands at the elevator door and jabs at the button three, four, even five times when the car fails to arrive quickly enough. Earl Ubell"You want to talk about this now?" he snarled, … jabbing at me with his finger. Jack Gantos b : to be thrust or driven quickly, abruptly, or forcefully —usually used with into The needle jabbed into my arm.… reduces any chance of … keys or coins jabbing into your back when riding. George Hill 2 : to strike a person with a short straight blow specifically, sports : to throw a short straight punch that is delivered with the leading hand The fight was barely a contest after the first round, when Spinks stopped moving and jabbing and began fighting with his back to the ropes. William Nack Bradford jabbed well and made sure that Ali was kept at bay … . Bill Crane 3 : to pointedly tease, mock, or make fun of someone At a moment's notice, he can produce a months-old editorial cartoon jabbing at him and seems genuinely hurt by the message. The New York Times jab 2 of 2 noun plural jabs 1 : a quick, abrupt, or forceful thrust or stab especially with something pointed : an act of jabbing gave it a couple of jabs with a stick specifically : a short straight boxing punch delivered with the leading hand a quick left jab … Holmes fired a jab and crossed with a … right that caught Frazier flush in the face. Pat Putnam Buddy had done a good job of teaching me how to bob and weave and throw a jab. Anthony Quinn 2 : a pointed and often mocking comment or criticism He has a lot of fun with Ranovic, the oh-so-dramatic, eager young undercover cop who consistently fails to understand Salter's ironic jabs. Jean MacFarlane Wright Undeterred, McCain continues with his standard stump speech, leaving in all the anti-Bush jabs. Michelle Cottle 3 chiefly British, informal : an injection of something (such as medicine) into one's body with a needle made an appointment for her second jab We're averaging 3 million jabs in arms a day. Ali Velshi Synonyms Verb gore harpoon impale lance peck pick pierce pink puncture run through skewer spear spike spit stab stick transfix transpierce Noun dab dig lunge poke See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He jabbed at the other player with his hockey stick. The needle jabbed his arm. The needle jabbed into his arm. Noun She gave him a jab in the ribs. He threw a right jab to his opponent's body. Recent Examples on the Web Verb The McConnell spot also jabbed at McGrath, but in that instance Kentucky's Democratic governor did not speak out against the use of his image in the advertisement. Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2020 President Donald Trump, once friendly with Stephenson, wasted no time jabbing him over his departure. NBC News, 24 Apr. 2020 McConnell has eagerly jabbed at Democrats over the issue in the past several weeks. Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2020 Reid jabbed Sanders’s healthcare plan but refused to give his endorsement to any of the candidates ahead of Nevada’s caucuses on Saturday. Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner, 19 Feb. 2020 The suspect appeared to wield at least one sharp object and attempted to jab the man with it several times. Fox News, 20 Feb. 2020 After Biden took a jab at Steyer, a former hedge fund manager, for investing in a private prison company, Steyer jabbed back at Biden for writing a crime bill that Steyer said led to mass incarceration of black and Latino men. USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2020 Fewer people dotting the surrounding neighborhood slumping against walls, jabbing needles into their necks and discarding dirty syringes on the sidewalks. Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 26 Oct. 2019 But to get jabbed by the president of a mediocre Pac-12 school that isn’t even on the Wolverines level in terms of talent, wins, NFL players or any other standard of measurement over the past five years, is ridiculous. Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 17 Feb. 2020 Noun Djokovic has opposed receiving the Covid vaccine since early 2020, and is among the most prominent athletes in the world to not get the jab. Derek Saul, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Kleefisch took another jab at Michels in her closing remarks. Fox News, 27 July 2022 In a tweet addressing Miller's comments this weekend, Davis took a jab at President Joe Biden, while also raising the congresswoman's past statements that quoted Adolf Hitler in 2021. Rick Klein, ABC News, 27 June 2022 At last month’s Oscars, co-host Wanda Sykes took a jab at the measure in the Academy Awards’ opening monologue. NBC News, 11 Apr. 2022 One insider says Smith has been peeved since Rock hosted the Oscars in 2016 and took a jab at Pinkett Smith, 50, for boycotting the ceremony because of the awards' lack of diversity. Lanae Brody, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 In 2016, as Oscars host for the evening, Rock took a jab at Pinkett Smith in his opening monologue. ELLE, 28 Mar. 2022 Before beginning Monday’s practice, Lue also took a jab at Daryl Morey, Philadelphia’s president of basketball operations. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2022 Accepting the award for best picture, Campion took a slight jab at the very critics who’d awarded her the prize. Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb alteration of job to strike First Known Use Verb 1825, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing jab take a jab at take a jab at Kids Definition jab 1 of 2 verb ˈjab jabbed; jabbing : to poke quickly or suddenly with or as if with something sharp He jabbed me with a stick. jab 2 of 2 noun : a quick or sudden poke jabs 1 of 2 noun plural of jab as in punches a quick thrust gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance punches pokes digs lunges pushes nudges shoves sticks stabs dabs jerks jams jogs jabs 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of jab as in stabs to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate Synonyms & Similar Words stabs punctures picks pierces sticks pecks punches pokes spits spikes spears lances harpoons skewers slices pinks gores runs through impales transfixes transpierces thrusts pricks cuts bayonets pinpricks quills riddles spindles perforates pikes prongs gimlets dirks poniards knifes
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