1. (

• jab ,
• jabbing ,
• poke ,
• poking ,
• thrust ,
• thrusting

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

2. (

• jab

) a quick short straight punch ;

3. (

• dig ,
• jab ,

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

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" ;