| Noun | 1. | jab - a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"gesture - motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling | |
| 2. | jab - a quick short straight punch | |
| 3. | jab - the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"touching, touch - the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights" | |
| Verb | 1. | jab - poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"thrust - push forcefully; "He thrust his chin forward" | |
| 2. | jab - strike or punch quick and short blowsstrike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead" | |
| 3. | jab - stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"goad, prick - prod or urge as if with a log stick thrust - push forcefully; "He thrust his chin forward" | |