A quick, sharp blow or thrust, especially with something pointed. noun
He gave the punching bag a quick jab.
She felt a jab of pain in her side.
A quick, short punch with the leading hand in boxing. noun
The boxer used a jab to keep his opponent at bay.
He landed a jab right on his opponent's nose.
An injection, especially one administered as a vaccination. noun
She went to the clinic to get her flu jab.
Children are required to have certain jabs before starting school.
To poke or thrust abruptly, especially with something sharp. verb
He jabbed the stick into the ground.
She jabbed her finger at the map to show the location.
To deliver a quick, short punch with the leading hand in boxing. verb
The boxer jabbed at his opponent's face.
He jabbed quickly, keeping his opponent on the defensive.