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jab

/dʒæb/ /dʒæb/
noun
  1. 1
    dürtme, kısa yumrukcountable

    A quick, sharp push or hit with something pointed, such as a finger or an elbow.

    • She gave her brother a playful jab with her finger.
      Kardeşini parmağıyla şakacı bir şekilde dürttü.
    • He felt a sharp jab of an elbow in his back.
      Sırtında sert bir dirsek dürtmesi hissetti.
  2. 2
    aşı, iğnecountable InformalMedical

    An injection, especially a vaccination.

    • I need to get my flu jab soon.
      Yakında grip aşımı olmam gerekiyor.
    • The jab was quick and painless.
      İğne hızlı ve acısızdı.
  3. 3
    iğneleme, laf sokmacountable Informal

    A critical or unkind remark aimed at someone.

    • He couldn't resist a jab at his brother's cooking.
      Kardeşinin yemeklerine laf sokmadan edemedi.
    • Her comment was a clear jab at my untidy desk.
      Onun yorumu dağınık masama açık bir iğnelemeydi.

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Collocations

flu jabget a jabtake a jab at somebodya jab in the ribs

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