jabbing

/ˈdʒæbɪŋ/
verb
  1. Poking or thrusting quickly and sharply, especially with a pointed object or a fist.
    • The boxer kept jabbing at his opponent's face with quick left hooks.
    • He was jabbing his finger at the map to show where the treasure was buried.
    • She was jabbing the needle into the fabric to sew a button.
  2. Making a quick, critical remark or comment aimed at someone.
    • The comedian was jabbing at the audience's favorite celebrities.
    • My brother was jabbing me about my messy room all morning.
    • During the debate, the candidates kept jabbing at each other's policies.
noun
  1. The act of poking or thrusting quickly and sharply.
    • The doctor's jabbing with the needle made the child flinch.
    • He felt a sharp jabbing in his side after running too fast.
    • A quick jabbing of the button started the machine.
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