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Definition jab in British English

jab noun

[countable] noun
/dʒæb/
1

a hard straight push with your finger, your elbow, or a narrow object

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1.1

in boxing, a short quick hit with a closed hand

Example

Mueller has a dangerous left jab.

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2

an injection (=amount of medicine given through a needle) that is intended to stop you from getting a disease

Example

a flu jab

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3

a critical comment about someone

Example

In a sharp jab at the White House he said that the system relied on good faith and honour on both sides.

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Definition jab in British English