Synonyms of jabbing

Noun

1. jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting, gesture

usage: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"

Verb

1. jab, prod, stab, poke, dig, thrust

usage: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

2. jab, strike

usage: strike or punch with quick and short blows

3. stab, jab, thrust

usage: stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"