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“Jab” or “Jabb”

jab / jabb are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

jab jh·AE·b

  • nouna sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).
  • nouna quick short straight punch.
  • verbpoke or thrust abruptly.
  • verbstrike or punch with quick and short blows.

jabb

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“jab”

  • Jab Harry Met Sejal
  • …Bana Di Jodi (2008) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012).
  • Disadvantages: The full-cheek can easily jab or be caught on something…
  • Jab Harry Met Sejal at Bollywood
  • Jab Harry Met Sejal () is…
  • …until it was finalised with Jab Harry Met Sejal.<ref>'The Ring', 'Rehnuma'…
  • …and sung Sony Mix's anthem "Jab Dhun Baje".
  • …out of 5 and wrote, "Jab Harry Met Sejal has its
  • …working on successful films including Jab We Met (2007), Golmaal Returns…
  • …sang "Apun Bola" in Josh, "Jab Tak Hai Jaan Poem" in…

“jabb”

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