Poking or thrusting quickly and repeatedly, often with something sharp or pointy like a finger or fist.
From Scottish origin, possibly related to 'jab' as an onomatopoeia imitating the sound of a quick poke or strike. The modern sense solidified in the 1800s with boxing terminology.
In boxing, the 'jab' became the most fundamental and frequent punch—fighters throw hundreds of jabs per match, making it arguably the most repeated action in professional combat sports!
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