jab


jab (http://definr.com/jab)

     n 1: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with
          a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with
          his fist" [syn: jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting]
     2: a quick short straight punch
     3: the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or
        elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs" [syn: dig]
     v 1: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her
          ribs" [syn: prod, stab, poke, dig]
     2: strike quickly
     3: stab or pierce [syn: stab]