jab in Latin
jab in Latin is scōmma — jab means a quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
jab in Latin
scōmma
(US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
What does "jab" mean?
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noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
"He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin."
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noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
"I'm booked in for my flu jab next week."
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noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
"His speech was full of jabs at his rivals."
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verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
"She jabbed her finger at the map to show where they were."
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jab in a sentence
- He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin.
- She gave him a playful jab in the ribs.
- I'm booked in for my flu jab next week.
- His speech was full of jabs at his rivals.
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What is "jab" in Latin?
"jab" in Latin is scōmma. jab means: A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
How do you use "jab" in a sentence?
Example: "He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin." In Latin, "jab" is scōmma.
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