- 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.
- to give (a person) a hypodermic injection, especially of a vaccine: Here’s a list of the countries you can visit if you haven’t been jabbed.I jab myself with insulin twice a day.
- to poke or punch with a sharp, quick blow.
- a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust.
- a short, quick punch.
- a hypodermic injection, especially of a vaccine: Have you gotten your flu jab yet?
- an abrupt insult or critical remark: That guy has no problem responding with a sarcastic jab.
- a sudden and unpleasant sensation or emotion: 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.
- to poke or thrust sharply
- to strike with a quick short blow or blows
- a sharp poke or stab
- a quick short blow, esp (in boxing) a straight punch with the leading hand
- an injection
