jab (redirected from jabbed)

jab someone in something

to poke someone in a particular location on the body. Fred jabbed Tom in the side. He jabbed himself in the hand.

jab someone with something

to poke or stick someone with something. He jabbed Henry with the rake handle on purpose. The mugger jabbed the victim with a knife.

jab something at someone or something

to poke someone or something with something. Tom jabbed the stick at the dog. I jabbed my fist at Walter.

jab something into something and jab something in

to stab something into something. Billy jabbed his spoon into the gelatin. He jabbed in his spoon. He jabbed it in.

jab something out

to thrust something out. Molly jabbed her fist out suddenly. She jabbed out her fist.

See also: out

jab at someone or something

to poke or punch at someone or something. Tom jabbed at Fred. Don't jab at the cat!

take a dig at someone and take a jab at someone; take digs at someone

Fig. to insult or pester someone. Why did you take a jab at Sam? You're always taking digs at people who think they're your friends. Jane is always taking digs at Bob, but she never really means any harm.

See also: dig, take

take a jab at someone and take a punch at someone 

1. to hit at someone; to poke someone. Max took a jab at Lefty and missed. Lefty took a punch at Max.

2. Go to take a dig at someone.

See also: take