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Jab (Noun)

The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She gave me a jab in the ribs to get my attention during the meeting.
The comedian's jab at the politician's expense got a laugh from the audience.
He playfully gave his friend a jab on the arm to wake him up.
The boxer's quick jab caught his opponent off guard and left him stumbling.
The teacher gave the student a gentle jab on the shoulder to remind him to stay focused.

A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She playfully nudged him with a jab of her elbow.
He gestured with a sharp jab of his index finger, as if conducting an orchestra.
With a swift jab of his hand, he cut off the debate, moving the conversation in a different direction.
In his frustration, he accompanied his words with emphatic jabs of his finger into the palm of his other hand.
He issued the command with a forceful jab of his chin towards the soldiers, a movement so quick and precise that it bordered on elegance.

A quick short straight punch.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The boxer landed a quick jab to his opponent's face, catching him off guard.
She threw a jab at the punching bag, feeling the satisfying impact of her fist.
The jab from the left caught him on the chin, sending him stumbling backward.
He practiced his jab in front of the mirror, perfecting his technique.
The jab was the first punch she learned in her boxing class, and it quickly became her favorite.