"Jabbing" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
jabbing: (verb) to poke or prick something sharply with a sudden quick movement, often in a painful or annoying way. It can also refer to a quick sharp blow or gesture, as if thrusting something forward. For example: "He jabbed my arm with his elbow." or "The musician jabbed at the piano keys with his fingers."
The verb "jabbed" is the past tense of "jab", which means to poke or thrust something (such as a needle, a finger, or a sword) quickly and forcefully into something else.
Jabbered is the past tense of the verb "jabber", which means to talk or speak quickly and foolishly, often without thinking or making sense. It can also mean to prattle or chatter excessively, often in a senseless or annoying manner. For example, "She jabbered on about her favorite TV show for hours, but it was hard to follow what she was saying."
Talkative or loquacious, often in a foolish or ineffective manner; speaking or making excessive or incoherent noise.
The word "Jabberwock" is a nonsense word created by Lewis Carroll in his 1871 poem "Jabberwocky" from Through the Looking-Glass. It is often used to describe something that is nonsensical or fantastical. In modern usage, a Jabberwock is often used to describe a mythical or imaginary creature, often a large and frightening one.
"Jabberwocky" is a nonsense word made famous by Lewis Carroll in his 1871 novel "Through the Looking-Glass." It is a nonsense word that describes a fantastical creature that is half-lion and half-crocodile. The word is often used to describe something that is absurd or whimsical.
Jabiru is a type of large wading bird that is native to the wetlands of Central and South America. It is a member of the stork family and is characterized by its distinctive bright pink bare face and throat, which gives it a unique and striking appearance. Jabiru birds are also known for their impressive size, reaching heights of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) and weighing up to 9 pounds (4 kg). They are social birds and are often found in large flocks, feeding on small fish, frogs, and insects.
Jaborandi is a type of plant native to the tropical regions of South America. The leaves of the Jaborandi plant contain a drug called cyclopentolate, which has been traditionally used as a mydriatic, meaning it causes the pupil to dilate. In medicine, Jaborandi extract is used to dilate the pupils during eye exams and other medical procedures.
A jabot is a decorative strip of lace or other material, typically attached to the front of a shirt or other garment. It is usually worn by men, and is often associated with traditional or formal attire, such as academic or ceremonial regalia.
Jabs refers to quick, sudden, and often intended to cause harm or belittle. It can also refer to (1) quick, light cuts with a boxing glove, or (2) witty or sarcastic remarks. In context, "he took a jab at his colleague's idea" means he made a quick and critical comment about the idea.
A jacal is a simple, rustic dwelling, typically made of branches, sticks, and mud, similar to a lean-to. It is often used as a temporary or seasonal residence, commonly found in Central and South America.
Jacaltecan is a member of a subgroup of the Mayan languages spoken in the western highlands of Guatemala.
Jacalteca refers to the Jacalteca people, an indigenous group living in the western highlands of Guatemala. They are part of the Mayan ethnic group and have their own distinct language, Jacalteco, which is closely related to the Mayan languages spoken in the region.