jab
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/dʒæb/
🇬🇧
/dʒæb/
verb
R
to thrust a pointed object or your fist quickly and sharply into something
He gave a quick jab to the bully.
R
to give someone an injection, especially as a vaccination
The nurse will jab you with the vaccine.
noun
R
a quick, forceful push or hit, especially with a pointed object or the fist
He landed a jab on his opponent's chin.
R
a vaccination given by injection
Don't forget to get your annual flu jab.
translation
to thrust a pointed object or your fist quickly and sharply into something; to give someone an injection, especially as a vaccination
a quick, forceful push or hit, especially with a pointed object or the fist; a vaccination given by injection
Word Forms
Past
jabbed
3rd Present
jabs
Progressive
jabbing
Plural
jabs
Perfect
jabbed