jabbing

(noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). Synonyms: jab, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting. Examples: "He warned me with a jab with his finger." "He made a thrusting motion with his fist."

(verb) poke or thrust abruptly. Synonyms: jab, prod, stab, poke, dig. Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs."

(verb) strike or punch with quick and short blows. Synonyms: jab.

(verb) stab or pierce. Synonyms: stab, jab. Example: "He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife."