jab
1 (n)
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
2 (n)
a quick short straight punch
3 (n)
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
4 (v)
poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
5 (v)
stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
6 (v)
strike or punch quick and short blows