jab

Stab or pierce.

“he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife”

Poke or thrust abruptly.

“he jabbed his finger into her ribs”

Strike or punch with quick and short blows.

The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow.

A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).

“he warned me with a jab with his finger”

A quick short straight punch.