jabbing

• Nom désignant un geste brusque de la main ou un mouvement soudain ressemblant à un coup, souvent utilisé de manière conflictuelle ou expressive, ou encore une remarque cinglante et brève.

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.

   Geste sec et vif de la main

   • 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.

   Synonymesdigjabpokeprodstabthrust

• 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