Dictionary

1. (

• jab ,
• prod ,
• stab ,
• poke ,
• dig ,

) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" ;

2. (

• jab ,

) strike or punch with quick and short blows ;

3. (

• stab ,
• jab ,

) stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife" ;