1. jab - 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"
Synonym(s): jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
Hypernym(s): gesture
2. jab - noun
· a quick short straight punch
Hypernym(s): punch, clout, poke, lick, biff, slug
3. jab - noun
· the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
Synonym(s): dig
4. jab - verb
· poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
Synonym(s): prod, stab, poke, dig
Hypernym(s): thrust
5. jab - verb
· strike or punch with quick and short blows
Hypernym(s): strike
6. jab - verb
· stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
Synonym(s): stab
Hypernym(s): thrust
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