jab — to push something pointed quickly and forcefully into something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to push something pointed quickly and forcefully into something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒæb/
Korean meaning: 찌르다, 찔러 넣다
Korean pronunciation: 잽 (강세: 잽)
Example Sentences
- The mosquito tried to jab me, but I jabbed it first with my finger!
- She jabbed the elevator button repeatedly, as if that would make it come faster.
- The doctor's jab was so gentle that I barely felt the injection.
jab
VERB//dʒæb//
to push something pointed quickly and forcefully into something else
Quick forceful push with pointed object
Throw a jab while you grab from the cab!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
15세기 중반에 등장한 단어로, 'jobben'(찌르다, 쑤시다)에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 스코틀랜드 방언에서 시작되어 점차 표준 영어로 확산되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mosquito tried to jab me, but I jabbed it first with my finger!”
“She jabbed the elevator button repeatedly, as if that would make it come faster.”
“The doctor's jab was so gentle that I barely felt the injection.”
“He made a verbal jab about her cooking, which really hurt her feelings.”
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