jab
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To give someone an injection.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To vaccinate or inoculate someone.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jab” mean?
To give someone an injection.
Is “jab” formal or informal?
jab is generally slang.