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Definition jab in British English

jab verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/dʒæb/
1

to push something with a sudden straight movement, usually with your finger, your elbow, or a narrow object

Example

That man jabbed me with his umbrella!

Example

She kept jabbing at the letter as she spoke.

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Definition jab in British English