How to Pronounce "take a jab at"
expression
TAYK uh JAB at
TAYK uh JAB at
Definition
To make a light, often playful or sarcastic remark to criticize or tease someone. It can also mean to try doing something, though this use is less common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒæb/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈæb/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh JAB at
UK
TAYK uh JAB at
Listen in Context
He likes to take a jab at his friends’ bad jokes.
She couldn’t resist taking a jab at her brother during dinner.
It’s easy to take a jab at someone online.
Every time politics comes up, he can't help but take a jab at the government.