jabbing

• Substantivo que designa um gesto brusco com a mão ou o braço, semelhante a um golpe, geralmente usado de forma confrontadora ou expressiva; também pode se referir ao ato de aplicar injeções repetidas ou a uma crítica indireta e provocativa.

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.

   Cutucada

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdigjabpokeprodstabthrust

• Verbo que significa enfiar ou empurrar algo de forma rápida e brusca, muitas vezes com um objeto pontiagudo ou com um movimento súbito.

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.

   Cutucar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdignudgepokeprodstabthrust

2. Strike with quick short blowsB1informal

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

   Golpear com golpes rápidos e curtos

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

   Sinônimosdigpokeprodpunchstabthrust

   Antônimoscaressstroke

3. Stab or pierceB2informal

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

   Espetar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdigpokeprickprodstabthrust