jab jab

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Etymology

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From a patois variety, originally from French diable (devil).

Noun

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jab jab (plural jab jabs)

  1. (Caribbean) A person dressed up as a devil-like character, in Caribbean carnivals, who carries a whip used for hitting other devils.
  2. (Caribbean) The devil as represented in a costume