jab

BrE /dʒæb/ AmE /dʒæb/

verb en → es

past jabbed pp jabbed ing jabbing

1 PUNCH [transitive] B2

to hit someone with a quick, short punch using the fist or elbow

golpear, dar un puñetazo

  • jab somebody

Collocations jab someone in the stomach · jab someone with your elbow

  • He jabbed his opponent in the ribs.

    Lo golpeó en las costillas.

2 INJECTION [transitive] B1

to give someone an injection, especially a vaccine or medicine

inyectar, inyectar

  • jab somebody with something

Collocations jab someone with a needle · jab someone with a vaccine

  • The nurse jabbed the patient's arm.

    La enfermera inyectó al paciente en el brazo.