jabs

Noun

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
• a quick short straight punch
• the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
• plural of jab

Verb

• poke or thrust abruptly
• strike or punch with quick and short blows
• stab or pierce
• third-person singular simple present indicative of jab

Synonyms

dig, jab, jabbing, poke, poking, prod, stab, thrust, thrusting