jabbing

Throwing short punches

Jabbing is the present participle and gerund of jab, describing the action of poking or thrusting something sharply, typically with a pointed object or a finger.

In boxing, jabbing refers to throwing quick, straight punches.

The word often suggests repeated or persistent action: She kept jabbing at the elevator button.

Figuratively, jabbing can describe verbal attacks or pointed criticism: He couldn't resist jabbing at his opponent's record.

verbal

taunt

Insulting provocation

insultOffensive remark or action
barbBackward-pointing spike
digUnearth by shoveling

quip · snipe · mock · ridicule · sarcasm · cutting · remark · retort · zinger · jeer

poking

poke

Sharp, quick thrust

prodJab to spur action
nudgeGentle push to prompt
elbowArm's middle joint

finger · tap · dig · peck · needle · pin · stick · prick · goad · rib

stabbing

stab

Pierce with point

thrustForceful forward motion
pierceMake hole through
lungeSudden forward movement

knife · blade · dagger · bayonet · skewer · spear · plunge · impale · gore · puncture

boxing

punch

Strike with fist

hookCurved catching device
crossPass from side to side
uppercutAscending boxing strike

combo · feint · counterpunch · sparring · glove · ringside · footwork · clinch · southpaw · orthodox

jabbing

taunt

poke

stab

punch

jabbing

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