Definitions for jab

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IPA: /dʒæb/

Jab is a 3 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 8 anagrams from letters in jab (abj).

Definitions for jab

noun

  1. a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust.
  2. a short, quick punch.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to poke, or thrust abruptly or sharply, as with the end or point of a stick.
  2. to punch, especially with a short, quick blow.

Origin of jab

1815-25; variant, orig. Scots, of job2

Examples for jab

We can jab it off its hook with a billiard-cue, I should think, Moke.

Maybe you think Botox is no big deal—a quick lunchtime jab to freshen up the face?

This could be construed as a jab at Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who is actively considering both.

A man was restraining him from behind while, to his horror, he said, he saw another leaning in to jab a syringe into his arm.

A jab from someone's elbow had decorated Dulcie Vale with a black eye.

Even Gingrich, after complimenting Cain's attempt to simplify a complex idea, took a jab at the pizza guy.

He shortened his right arm for a jab like the crash of a pile-driver.

If I see another one, I'll jab him with one of these knitting needles.

Cochise let go the ladder with one hand to jab his knife at Lennon's leg.

There was the jab at a blue-haired Liza Minnelli, claiming she was a man in drag masquerading as the Oscar winning legend.

Word Value for jab
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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