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jab

verb

/dʒæb/

Meaning

To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.

He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.

jab someone in the ribs

poke, prod, thrust, punch, stab

caress, pat

jab hard, jab finger, jab needle, jab punch

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

to strike someone or something with force

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

to take away or off from the position occupied

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.