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(noun) dig
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
(noun) poke, poking, jabbing, thrust, thrusting
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger; he made a thrusting motion with his fist
poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
(verb) stab
stab or pierce
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife