jabby
jabby · jabbier · jabbiest
Short yet vigorous and forcefulShort yet vigorous and forceful.
/ˈd͡ʒæbi/
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, informal)Short yet vigorous and forceful.
(figuratively, informal)Characterized by jab-like rhythms or actions.
Short, jabby movements of the knife.
Origin
From jab + -y.From jab + -y.
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Forms
jabbier, jabbiestWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpunchy
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form