noun
- quick, sharp pokes or thrusts with something pointed
- quick, straight punches in boxing
- injections given with a needle
Usage: boxing
Usage: informal; British
verb
- pokes or thrusts quickly with something pointed
- hits with quick, straight punches
Usage: boxing
Examples
- She felt sharp jabs of pain in her side.
- The boxer threw several quick jabs at his opponent.
- The nurse gave him his flu jab yesterday.
- He jabs the button repeatedly to call the elevator.
- The fighter jabs with his left hand to keep distance.
- Stop jabbing me with your elbow!
- The doctor jabs the needle into the patient’s arm.