prick vs jab

prick and jab both are nouns.

prick and jab both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No
jab	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, jab is a hypernym of prick; that is, jab is a word with a broader meaning than prick:

prick: stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
jab: stab or pierce

Other hypernyms of prick include stab.

prick (noun)	jab (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	a quick short straight punch
obscene terms for penis	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous	the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
a depression scratched or carved into a surface

prick (verb)	jab (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	poke or thrust abruptly
deliver a sting to	strike or punch with quick and short blows
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	stab or pierce
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation

Difference between prick and jab

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