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jab
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- pronunciation:
- jaeb
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
jabs, jabbing, jabbed |
| definition 1: |
to poke with a pointed object.
He jabbed me in the ribs with his pencil.- synonyms:
- poke, prod
- similar words:
- elbow, nudge
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| definition 2: |
to hit with a quick, hard blow or a weapon.
The boxers jabbed each other in the ring.
- synonyms:
- clip, punch
- similar words:
- hit
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| related words: |
dig, lunge, stab, stick |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or an instance of jabbing; poke or short punch.
She gave me a jab with the point of her umbrella.- synonyms:
- blow, dig, poke, punch
- similar words:
- nudge, prod, shot
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| related words: |
box, dig |
| derivation: |
jabbingly (adv.) |
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