jabbing

jab

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jab]
- /dʒæb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jab]
- /dʒæb/

Definitions of jabbing word

noun jabbing a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust. 1
noun jabbing a short, quick punch. 1
noun jabbing Present participle of jab. 1
noun jabbing A motion or gesture that jabs; a jab. 0

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Origin of jabbing

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; variant, orig. Scots, of job2

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Parts of speech for Jabbing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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jabbing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

jabbing usage trend in Literature

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