Translation of "jab" into Dutch
prik, steken, steek are the top translations of "jab" into Dutch.
In American English, the word jab is also used when someone is bothering someone else, what is commonly known as verbal jabs. "Don't throw jabs at me" and "Quit jabbing!" are popular sayings. This may be because the verbal annoyances are not substantial attacks, and are similar to a boxing jab in that they are only annoying (not a knockout blow). [..]
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prik
noun m;f masculine;femininemedical injection [..]
Do you happen to have a sharp stick you could jab in my eye?
Heb je toevallig een scherpe stok om in mijn oog te prikken?
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steken
verbWe'll give him a little jab, then come across the top.
Wij geven hem een kleine steek, en dan komen we bovenlangs terug.
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steek
nounWe'll give him a little jab, then come across the top.
Wij geven hem een kleine steek, en dan komen we bovenlangs terug.
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Less frequent translations
- por
- porren
- Jab
- stoot
- stomp
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