Basic Details
Word: Jab
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A quick, sharp push or thrust using a pointed object. It can also refer to giving someone an injection.
Synonyms: Poke, thrust, injection
Antonyms: Withdraw, pull back
Idioms and Phrases
- Take a jab at: To make a mocking or critical remark about something. Example: "She took a jab at his cooking skills during dinner."
- Jabber away: To talk rapidly and continuously, often about trivial topics. Example: "The kids jabbered away about their summer holidays."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The boxer delivered a quick jab to his opponent's face to score a point.
Example 2: At the clinic, the nurse gave me a jab to protect me from the flu.
Example 3: During the game, the football player made a jab at the referee's decision to signal his displeasure.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "jab" originally referred to a sharp thrust used in boxing? Over time, it also became a term for injections due to the sharp motion of the needle.
Famous Quote
"The only way to win is to not lose your nerve and to take a well-placed jab at the right moment." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jab" mean?
a) To dance
b) A quick poke or thrust
c) To jump
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A quick poke or thrust
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jab"?
a) Hug
b) Poke
c) Light
d) Point
Answer: b) Poke
3. Which is an antonym of "jab"?
a) Poke
b) Withdraw
c) Thrust
d) Push
Answer: b) Withdraw
4. Which sentence uses "jab" correctly?
a) He had a jab to help prevent the flu.
b) She jabbed her homework in the drawer.
c) The cat jabbed around the house.
d) He jabbed in the summer sun.
Answer: a) He had a jab to help prevent the flu.
5. What does it mean to "take a jab at"?
a) To feel ill
b) To make a critical remark
c) To sing a song
d) To run quickly
Answer: b) To make a critical remark
