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stabbing

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[stab-ing] / ˈstæb ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. penetrating; piercing.

    a stabbing pain.

  2. emotionally wounding.

    a stabbing remark.

  3. incisive or trenchant.

    a stabbing, satirical phrase.

Other Word Forms

  • stabbingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of stabbing

First recorded in 1590–1600; stab + -ing 2

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