Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: jab
IPA transcription: [dʒ'æb]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
    Meaning: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
  • Synonyms: jab
    Meaning: a quick short straight punch
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: jab, prod, stab, poke, dig
    Meaning: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
  • Synonyms: jab
    Meaning: strike or punch with quick and short blows
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