jab in

Frequency: 5.82.9 per million words

usually followed by a body part, e.g., 'a jab in the ribs'

jabjab + PREPOSITION (sudden hit/push)

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in

Examples (10)

  • He felt a sharp jab in his side when the ball hit him.
  • She gave her friend a playful jab in the arm to get her attention.
  • The boxer aimed a quick jab in the opponent's midsection.
  • A sudden jab in the back startled him.
  • He woke up with a painful jab in his eye from the bright sunlight.
  • The child delivered a tiny jab in his father's leg.
  • I felt a surprising jab in my stomach after eating too fast.
  • His elbow caught her with an accidental jab in the shoulder.
  • The referee separated the fighters after a low jab in the groin.
  • The teacher gave the student a gentle jab in the ribs to quiet him down.