jab

Definition

  • verb: to push something sharp or hard quickly or suddenly into or toward someone or something
  • verb: to pierce with or as if with a sharp object
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: stab, thrust

Examples

  • The nurse 'jabbed' the needle into his arm. = The nurse 'jabbed' his arm with a needle.

  • She 'jabbed' her elbow into my ribs. = She 'jabbed' me in the ribs with her elbow.

  • In his speech, he 'took a jab at' [='criticized'] the senator.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Okay... - And go on offense. You're fast, so you could win if you attack first. You get inside, you jab to the throat. Four! Keep working. Sorry about that, Will. Come on, Chris. Stop... Stop! (..)
    2014 Divergent
  • (..) You won. Congratulations. Oy, we aint done yet. This must not register on an emotional level. First, distract target. Then block his blind jab. Counter with cross to the left cheek. Discombobulate. Dazed, he'll attempt a wild hit. employ the elbow block. (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes
  • (..) His secrets have secrets. It's bugging him, too. Isn't it? I just want to finish my work here, and... Doctor? "A warm light for all mankind." Loki's jab at Fury about the Cube. I heard it. I think that was meant for you. Even if Barton didn't tell Loki about the tower, (..)
    2012 The Avengers