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jab

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[dʒab], (Verb)

Definitions:
- poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
(e.g: she jabbed him in his ribs)

- inject (someone) with a vaccine; vaccinate
(e.g: the task involves complex logistics before Brits can roll up their sleeves and get jabbed)


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Origin:
early 19th century (originally Scots): variant of job


[dʒab], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
(e.g: a jab in the stomach)

- a hypodermic injection, especially a vaccination
(e.g: the first people to be vaccinated were given the jab yesterday)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century (originally Scots): variant of job




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