1. to push or poke something quickly and forcefully with a pointed object or one’s finger
2. to punch someone quickly with a short, sharp blow

1. a quick, sharp push or poke with something pointed
2. a quick, short punch
3. an injection with a needle
Usage: informal

Examples

• She jabbed the button repeatedly to call the elevator.
• He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
• The boxer threw a quick jab at his opponent.
• I felt a sharp jab in my ribs from her elbow.
• The nurse gave me a flu jab yesterday.
• Stop jabbing me with that pencil!
• His left jab was fast and accurate.
• The doctor said I need a tetanus jab.