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jab
noun
verb
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
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dʒæb
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noun
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
“she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs”
noun
a quick short straight punch
noun
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
“he warned me with a jab with his finger”
verb
poke or thrust abruptly
“he jabbed his finger into her ribs”
verb
stab or pierce
“he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife”
verb
strike or punch with quick and short blows
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Example Sentences
she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
he warned me with a jab with his finger
he made a thrusting motion with his fist
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
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