verb
- past tense of jab; poked or thrust quickly and sharply with something pointed
- past tense of jab; hit with a quick, sharp punch
Usage: boxing
Examples
- She jabbed the needle into the fabric.
- He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
- The boxer jabbed his opponent with his left hand.
- I jabbed the button repeatedly but nothing happened.
- The nurse jabbed the patient’s arm with the syringe.
- She jabbed her elbow into his ribs to get his attention.