jabbing

• Sustantivo que designa un movimiento o gesto brusco con la mano, similar a un golpe o empujón, empleado a menudo de manera confrontacional o expresiva; también puede referirse a una acción de pinchar o clavar algo con fuerza y rapidez.

A noun referring to a sharp hand gesture resembling a blow, often used in a confrontational or emphatic manner.

1. Sharp hand gestureB2informal

   A quick, sharp hand movement or gesture, often resembling a punch or a poke.

   Movimiento brusco de la mano

   • He made a jabbing motion with his finger to emphasize his point.
   • The coach's jabbing at the air showed his frustration.
   • She gave a quick jabbing gesture to get his attention.

   Sinónimosdigjabpokeprodstabthrust

• Verbo que significa golpear o pinchar rápidamente y con fuerza, a menudo con un objeto puntiagudo o un movimiento brusco, como un puñetazo corto o una estocada.

A verb meaning to poke or thrust quickly and abruptly, often with a pointed object or in a sharp manner.

1. Poke or thrust abruptlyB1informal

   To push or poke something quickly and roughly, often with a pointed object.

   Empujar o pinchar bruscamente

   • He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
   • She jabbed the needle into the fabric.
   • The child jabbed the toy sword at his brother.

   Sinónimosdignudgepokeprodstabthrust

2. Strike with quick short blowsB1informal

   To hit someone or something with a quick, sharp punch or blow, especially in boxing.

   Dar un jab

   • The boxer jabbed his opponent repeatedly.
   • He jabbed at the punching bag for practice.
   • She jabbed him in the ribs to get his attention.

   Sinónimosdigpokeprodpunchstabthrust

   Antónimoscaressstroke

3. Stab or pierceB2informal

   To thrust a sharp object into something, causing a wound or hole.

   Dar una puñalada

   • The attacker jabbed a knife into the victim's arm.
   • He jabbed the fork into the steak.
   • The needle jabbed her skin during the injection.

   Sinónimosdigpokeprickprodstabthrust