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A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.

(boxing) A short straight punch.

(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation).

(Philippines) A vaccination, whether or not delivered by means of a conventional injection.

(figurative) A mild verbal insult.

To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion. +

To deliver a quick punch.

(UK) To give someone an injection.

(slang) To vaccinate or inoculate someone.

To make fun of, to mock