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jabbing Definition and Meaning in English (jabbing definition)

verb
Synonyms:pokingproddingthrusting
Quick Answer • Definition

Jabbing definition: The act of poking or thrusting something sharply and quickly, often with a pointed object or a finger.

Definitions of Jabbing

  1. 1verb

    The act of poking or thrusting something sharply and quickly, often with a pointed object or a finger.

  2. 2verb

    In boxing, the action of delivering a quick, straight punch, typically with the leading hand.

  3. 3noun

    A sharp, sudden pain or sensation, often described as a pricking or stabbing feeling.

Example Sentences

casual

“He kept jabbing the button until the elevator arrived.”

sports

“The boxer was constantly jabbing his opponent to keep him at bay.”

medical

“She felt a sharp jabbing pain in her side.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivejab
third person singularjabs
past tensejabbed
nounjab
agent nounjabber

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Jabbing definition: The act of poking or thrusting something sharply and quickly, often with a pointed object or a finger.
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'Jabbing' translates to 'jabbing' in English. Jabbing definition: The act of poking or thrusting something sharply and quickly, often with a pointed object or a finger.
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