jab
jab
- n a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger - n a quick short straight punch
- n the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
- v poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs - v strike or punch with quick and short blows
- v stab or pierce
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
- He throws that wicked jab and is so quick to dodge trouble.
- His jab that the mere mention of the Vietnam analogy was demoralizing to troops and comforting to enemies seemed, ironically, to be a reminder of the 60s when protestors, not .
- In the meantime, women in Tokyo will tell you that a shrill scream, coupled with a jab of an umbrella or a stiletto, is the only defense when one doesn't have room to swing a purse.