Jab and Nibble

Jab

Jab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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Synonyms for Jab

Nibble and jab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nibble" instead a verb "Jab".

Nibble

Nibble verb - To eat reluctantly and in small bites.

Jab and nibble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jab" instead a verb "Nibble".

Nearby Words: nibbled, nibbling

How words are described

light light jab light nibble
little little jab little nibble

Common collocations

finger jab finger nibble finger
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