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    jab

    jab - Dictionary definition and meaning for word jab

    Definition
    (noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
    Synonyms : jabbing , poke , poking , thrust , thrusting
    Example Sentence
    • he warned me with a jab with his finger
    • he made a thrusting motion with his fist
    Definition
    (noun) a quick short straight punch Definition
    (noun) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
    Synonyms : dig
    Example Sentence
    • she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
    Definition
    (verb) poke or thrust abruptly
    Synonyms : dig , poke , prod , stab
    Example Sentence
    • he jabbed his finger into her ribs
    Definition
    (verb) strike or punch with quick and short blows Definition
    (verb) stab or pierce
    Synonyms : stab
    Example Sentence
    • he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for jab

jab(pocket)..so you poke with a knife in someone jeb(pocket)..and the others person come to know and PUNCH YOU.

jab rhymes with stab which also means to poke someone with something sharp.

Imagine your tongue as a dagger as you take a jab at someone with your words.

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job itself to beat someone with sharp tool

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