1. poking or thrusting quickly and sharply with something pointed
Usage: present participle of jab
2. hitting with quick, sharp punches
Usage: boxing context

1. the action of poking or thrusting sharply

Examples

• She was jabbing at the meat with her fork.
• The boxer kept jabbing with his left hand.
• Stop jabbing me in the ribs with your elbow.
• He was jabbing his finger at the map to show the location.
• The constant jabbing motion made her arm tired.
• The nurse’s jabbing with the needle was quick and precise.
• His jabbing at the keyboard showed his frustration.