jabbed

/dʒæbd/

VERB

1. Poking or thrusting abruptly

To push or thrust something suddenly and forcefully into or toward a person or object, usually with a pointed object or a quick, sharp movement.

Making a sudden, short movement to poke, prod, or press something or someone with a finger, hand, or object.

The playful child giggled as they jabbed at the bubbles with their tiny fingers.

Driving a sharp or pointed object suddenly into something, such as piercing food with a skewer or thrusting a weapon into a target.

With precision, the chef jabbed the skewer into the marinated meat for the barbecue.

VERB

To strike someone with a short, quick, and forceful punch, especially in boxing or a physical confrontation.

Throwing a quick, direct punch toward an opponent, often to test their defense, create an opening, or land a fast blow.

In the boxing ring, the experienced fighter skillfully jabbed at his opponent to gauge their defenses.

VERB

To insert a needle into someone's body to administer a vaccine, medicine, or another substance.

Quickly inserting a needle into a person's body to administer a vaccine or medication, commonly as part of a medical procedure.

The doctor swiftly jabbed the needle into the patient's arm for a quick vaccination.