Stab
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object. A wound made by stabbing. Pain inflicted on a person's feelings. An attempt. Criticism.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To pierce or to wound with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger. To aim a blow with a weapon or a finger (at someone or something). To aim a blow with a weapon or a finger. To cause a sharp, painful sensation.
Jab
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.To deliver a quick punch.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A quick stab or blow, a short straight punch (wikipedia:Jab)A medical injectionIn American English, the word jab is also used when someone is bothering someone else, what is commonly known as verbal jabs. "Don't throw jabs at me" and "Quit jabbing!" are popular sayings. This may be because the verbal annoyances are not substantial attacks, and are similar to a boxing jab in that they are only annoying (not a knockout blow).
Example sentence: My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going.