The phrase "little jabs" refers to small comments or actions that are intended to hurt or criticize someone.
Sentences with «little jabs»
We always get some of the big company execs throwing little jabs at one another over business plans, projections, and financial statistics. (thatvideogameblog.com)
But then it locks onto a moment that is unexpectedly arresting and little jabs of poetic meaning or hard - earned truths reel a viewer back in. (latimes.com)
I also hate how the Enfamil containers say «experts agree bf is best»... it's an extra little jab each time I read it. (babycenter.com)