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dʒæb naɪf pæŋ ˈpoʊ.keɪ pɹɒd pɹɑd stæb θɹʌst twɪnd͡ʒ informal words for any attempt or effort he gave it his best shot he took a stab at forecasting a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument one strong stab to the heart killed him poke or thrust abruptly he jabbed his finger into her ribs stab or pierce he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife use a knife on The victim was knifed to death a sudden sharp feeling pangs of regret she felt a stab of excitement twinges of conscience