definition of
jab

[1] #1 jab v. [prod, stab, poke, dig] poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs". wn

[2] #2 jab n. [jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting] a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist". wn

[3] #3 jab n. a quick short straight punch. wn

[4] #4 jab v. strike or punch with quick and short blows. wn

[5] #5 jab n. [dig] the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs". wn