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jab

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Noun

  1. A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
  2. A short straight punch.
  3. A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
  4. A vaccination, whether or not delivered via conventional injection.
  5. A mild verbal insult.

Verb

  1. To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
  2. To deliver a quick punch.
  3. To give someone an injection.
  4. To vaccinate or inoculate someone.
  5. To make fun of, to mock

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