First Known Use: 1827
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1jab
verb \ˈjab\
: to push something sharp or hard quickly or suddenly into or toward someone or something
: to be pushed quickly and suddenly into someone or a part of someone's body
jabbedjab·bing
Full Definition of JAB
transitive verb
2
: to strike with a short straight blow
intransitive verb
1
: to make quick or abrupt thrusts with a sharp object
2
: to strike a person with a short straight blow
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Origin of JAB
alteration of job to strike
Related to JAB
2jab
noun
: a quick or sudden hit with something sharp or hard
boxing : a short, straight punch
: an injection of something (such as medicine) into your body with a needle
Full Definition of JAB
: an act of jabbing; especially : a short straight boxing punch delivered with the leading hand
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First Known Use of JAB
1872
JAB Defined for Kids
1jab
verb \ˈjab\
jabbedjab·bing
Definition of JAB for Kids
: to poke quickly or suddenly with or as if with something sharp <He jabbed me with a stick.>
2jab
noun
Definition of JAB for Kids
: a quick or sudden poke
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