Jabs
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒæb/
Jabs (noun)
- A quick, short punch with the fist.
- An injection of a vaccine to protect against disease.
- A critical or mocking comment aimed at someone.
Examples
- He threw a quick jab to the opponent's chin.
- She dodged his jab with ease.
Common collocations: throw a jab, quick jab, get a jab, flu jab, make a jab
Jabs (verb)
- To push something quickly with a sharp movement.
- To inject someone with a vaccine.
Examples
- She jabbed him in the ribs playfully.
- He jabbed the button to start the machine.