What does jabby mean?
Jabby means (informal, idiomatic) Short yet vigorous and forceful..
Jabby
/ˈd͡ʒæbi/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal, idiomatic) Short yet vigorous and forceful..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, idiomatic) Short yet vigorous and forceful.
- (informal, figurative) Characterized by jab-like rhythms or actions.
Example Sentences
Its tight, jabby songs, influenced equally by minimalist post-punk and sentimental white soul, end just when you think you’ve figured them out.
Short, jabby movements of the knife.
Synonyms for jabby
Antonyms for jabby
Related Words
Word Forms
- jabbier
- jabbiest
Usage Notes
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Its tight, jabby songs, influenced equally by minimalist post-punk and sentimental white soul, end just when you think you’ve figured them out.
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