jab - Simple English Wiktionary (original) (raw)

Pronunciation

IPA (key): /d͡ʒæb/
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Verb

Plain form jab	Third-person singular jabs	Past tense jabbed	Past participle jabbed	Present participle jabbing

To jab means to poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed.

Noun

Singular jab	Plural jabs

(countable) A jab is a quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist.