Jabbing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒæbɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Jabbing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of jab.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of jab.
More Meanings
- A motion or gesture that jabs; a jab.
Example Sentences
This […] evoked a new disorder — a tendency to sudden, tic-like jabbings and swattings in the air, as if she were fending off flies or mosquitoes.
Word Forms
- jabbings
Synonyms for jabbing
Depending on context, synonyms include thrust, poke, thrusting, poking, jab.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poke, poking, thrust, thrusting, jabber, jarring.
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