Looking for the meaning of the word JABS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JABS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Jab
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 19th century (originally Scots): variant of job
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒab
Dialects: British English
Definition:
poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
Short Definition:poke roughly
Examples:- she jabbed him in his ribs
- he jabbed at the air with his finger
Definition:
inject (someone) with a vaccine; vaccinate
Short Definition:vaccinate
Examples:- the task involves complex logistics before Brits can roll up their sleeves and get jabbed
- those jabbed yesterday have started to build immunity
Word: Jab
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒab
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
Short Definition:sharp blow
Examples:- a jab in the stomach
- fast jabs to the face
Definition:
a hypodermic injection, especially a vaccination
Short Definition:injection
Examples:- the first people to be vaccinated were given the jab yesterday
- an anti-tetanus jab
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