Used in a Sentence

jabs

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for jabs.

Editorial note

The writer still takes jabs at the NSA here and there (NSA and Tor, for example), but generally the tone is very neutral.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A surname from German.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of jabs gathered in one view.

noun

A surname from German.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for jabs.

noun

A surname from German.

Example sentences

1

The writer still takes jabs at the NSA here and there (NSA and Tor, for example), but generally the tone is very neutral.

2

The whole article is peppered with jabs at Andreesen's personality, skill-set, track record, self-awareness and skull shape.

3

Further lets say he lands a couple of jabs, is he winning because he got a point?

4

We assume, wrongly, that argument about ideas and even light jabs at the person are tragic.

5

It is like having another programmer in your head and you can't see each other type so there are less jibs/jabs.

6

This is very much my thing:) One thing I like about Jabs is the stylistic constraint it imposes.

7

The direct jabs at Heroku here just make me think this guy is skeevy.

8

In other words, stop persuading people to go individually for flu jabs, just tell everyone there will be a fair outside Sainsburys.

9

In this case a jabs DSL file is not legal Ruby or javascript, but is turned into valid javascript by a Ruby program.

10

The ability (and probably frequent need) to mix JS and Jabs only creates a larger mess, I would imagine.

11

If we're to have the intelligent discussion you speak of, we all need to edit our jabs.

12

I remember really enjoying some of the early points where there are jabs at what characters do in fiction generally.

Quote examples

1

For example, I don't believe me using the words "lazy" or "wasting everyone's time" were an example of what dang refers to as "jabs" -- I was describing an activity.

2

For those who might see gratuitous jabs on things of the past, suffice to say that France not only didn't want to appologize for what it did, it recently had a bill proposal for the "Positive effects of Colonialism".

Proper noun examples

1

Jabs against monarchy are always warranted.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use jabs in a sentence?

The writer still takes jabs at the NSA here and there (NSA and Tor, for example), but generally the tone is very neutral.

What does jabs mean?

A surname from German.

What part of speech is jabs?

jabs is commonly used as noun.