Dictionary Check: jabbing

"jabbing" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
Words with Friends 25 points

Definition

noun

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Example: "he warned me with a jab with his finger"
verb

poke or thrust abruptly

Example: "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
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verb

strike or punch with quick and short blows

Synonyms:
jab
verb

stab or pierce

Example: "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
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