jab jab en · NOUN
Etymology
From a patois variety, originally from French diable (“devil”).
Meanings
- (Caribbean) A person dressed up as a devil-like character, in Caribbean carnivals, who carries a whip used for hitting other devils.
- (Caribbean) The devil as represented in a costume
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jab Jab | alternative | lexicographic | |
| jab jabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| jab-jab | alternative | lexicographic |