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jab

[dʒæb]

jab Definition

  • 1a quick, sharp blow or thrust
  • 2an injection of a vaccine or other substance into the body with a needle

Using jab: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jab" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He gave me a jab in the ribs to get my attention.

  • Example

    The nurse administered a flu jab to the patient.

  • Example

    The boxer landed a powerful jab on his opponent's chin.

jab Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jab

Phrases with jab

  • to make a quick, sharp movement towards someone or something with a pointed object

    Example

    She jabbed at the spider with a broom.

  • nonsense or meaningless language

    Example

    The politician's speech was full of jabberwocky.

  • a basketball move where a player steps in one direction and then quickly steps back in the opposite direction to create space from a defender

    Example

    The player used a jab step to create space for a jump shot.

Origins of jab

origin uncertain, possibly imitative

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Summary: jab in Brief

The term 'jab' [dʒæb] refers to a quick, sharp blow or thrust, such as a punch in boxing, or an injection of a vaccine or other substance into the body with a needle. It can also be used in phrases like 'jab at,' which means to make a quick, sharp movement towards someone or something with a pointed object, and 'jabberwocky,' which means nonsense or meaningless language.

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