Stab Definition

stab
noun
  1. a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
  2. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him"
  3. informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"
verb
  1. use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"
  2. stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
  3. poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

"Stab" in song lyrics

See how stab is used in real songs:

  • "Turn the alpine up, then I stab?"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane — Kalifornia
  • "We'll head upstairs and I'll give it a stab"
    Anybody Killa — Ya Neden's Haunted
  • "Pharaoh tongue that can lash through your clique and stab"
    Army of the Pharoahs — Narrow Grave

Words that rhyme with stab

Usage tips for "stab"

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