01 Word definition

jab

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is JAB a word?

Yes. JAB is a 3-letter noun. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell JAB?

J-A-B

JAB contains 3 letters, begins with J, and ends with B.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

    he warned me with a jab with his finger

2noun

  1. a quick short straight punch

Synonyms
jabbingpokepokingthrustthrusting
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is JAB spelled?

J1A2B3
Starts withJABFirst 3 letters
Ends withJABLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play JAB?

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About JAB.

How do you spell JAB?

JAB is spelled J-A-B. It contains 3 letters.