take a jab at

phrase

: to criticize

In his speech, he took a jab at the senator.

Examples of take a jab at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is biting, but also makes sense to not take a jab at anyone… well, beyond Marcello Hernandez! — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025

Both teams from Philly lost Thursday night, and the Giants opted to take a jab at both squads from the City of Brotherly Love. — Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

But this week—after Palantir reported blockbuster earnings on Monday—Karp took a moment to bask in his company’s meteoric rise and take a jab at his critics. — Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025

But Mendoza appeared to take a jab at Giannoulias for seeking an endorsement for reelection to one job while mounting a potential run for another post. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025

Before Game 3 tipped off in Miami Saturday, Barkley took a moment to take a jab at Heat fans. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025

During apparent negotiations, Jerry Jones seemed to take a jab at Parson's agent, David Mulugheta. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Lynda Carter is teaming up with Ryan Reynolds to save Christmas — and take a jab at his ugly Christmas sweater. — Catherine Santino, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Rhymes for take a jab at

• commissariat
• microhabitat
• acrobat
• autocrat
• automat
• bundesrat
• bureaucrat
• butterfat
• caveat
• chemostat
• copycat
• cryostat