jab jab

See also: jâb-jâb

English

Alternative forms
  • jab-jab
  • Jab Jab

Etymology

From a patois variety, originally from French diable (“devil”).

Noun

jab jab (plural jab jabs)

  1. (Caribbean) A person dressed up as a devil-like character, in Caribbean carnivals, who carries a whip used for hitting other devils.
  2. (Caribbean) The devil as represented in a costume
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