Jabby
/ˈd͡ʒæbi/ adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Short yet vigorous and forceful. idiomatic, informal
"Its tight, jabby songs, influenced equally by minimalist post-punk and sentimental white soul, end just when you think you’ve figured them out."
- 2 Characterized by jab-like rhythms or actions. figuratively, informal
"Short, jabby movements of the knife."
Example
More examples"Its tight, jabby songs, influenced equally by minimalist post-punk and sentimental white soul, end just when you think you’ve figured them out."
Etymology
From jab + -y.