jabbing

• Существительное, обозначающее резкий жест рукой, напоминающий удар, часто используемый в конфронтационной или выразительной манере.

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.

   Тычок

   • 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.

   Синонимыdigjabpokeprodstabthrust

• Глагол, означающий быстро и резко тыкать или толкать, часто острым предметом или резким движением.

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.

   Ткнуть

   • 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.

   Синонимыdignudgepokeprodstabthrust

2. Strike with quick short blowsB1informal

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

   Наносить быстрые короткие удары

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

   Синонимыdigpokeprodpunchstabthrust

   Антонимыcaressstroke

3. Stab or pierceB2informal

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

   Вонзить

   • 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.

   Синонимыdigpokeprickprodstabthrust