v. jabbed, jab·bing, jabs v.tr. 1. To poke or thrust abruptly: jabbed a knife into the log. 2. To stab or pierce: jabbed the steak with a fork. 3. To punch (someone) with short straight blows. v.intr. 1. To make an abrupt poking or thrusting motion: jabbed at the pickles with his fork. 2. To deliver a short straight punch. n. 1. A quick stab or blow. 2. Sports A short straight punch in boxing. 3. Informal A hypodermic injection. [Variant of JOB2.] |
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