jab

• Nom désignant un coup rapide et sec ou une poussée, souvent utilisé en boxe ou comme geste soudain.

A noun referring to a quick, sharp punch or poke, often used in boxing or as a sudden gesture.

1. Sharp hand gestureA2informal

   A sudden, sharp movement of the hand that resembles a punch.

   geste brusque de la main

   • He made a quick jab with his finger to point at the map.
   • She gave a short jab in the air to emphasize her anger.
   • The speaker punctuated his words with a firm jab of his hand.

   Synonymesdigpokeprodstabthrust

2. Short straight punchA2formalsport

   A fast, straight punch delivered with the lead hand in boxing or martial arts.

   Direct du bras avant (jab)

   • The boxer landed a quick jab to his opponent's face.
   • He practiced his jab for hours in the gym.
   • A well-timed jab can set up a powerful cross.
   • Her jab was quick and precise.

   Synonymesstraight

3. A2informal

   A sudden poke or nudge made with a finger or elbow.

   pichenette

   • She felt a jab in the ribs from her friend behind her.
   • He gave her a playful jab with his elbow.
   • The child gave his brother a sharp jab to get his attention.

   Synonymesdignudgepokeprodthrust

• Verbe signifiant donner un coup sec et brusque, souvent avec un objet pointu ou d'un mouvement vif.

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.

   Enfoncer brusquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdignudgepokeprodstabthrust

2. Strike with quick short blowsB1informal

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

   Frapper de coups rapides et secs

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

   Synonymesdigpokeprodpunchstabthrust

   Antonymescaressstroke

3. Stab or pierceB2informal

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

   Piquer ou percer

   • 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.

   Synonymesdigpokeprickprodstabthrust