Sign 405 of 4297 in the Auslan Dictionary

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Keywords: prod, jab, poke

Sign Definition

As a Noun

  1. A short sharp movement with your finger into the shoulder or upper part of the torso of someone. English = prod, jab, poke.

As a Verb or Adjective

  1. To make quick pushing movements with your finger into the shoulder or upper part of the torso of someone, to get their attention or to aggressively make a point. You use this sign to mean the person who does it is rude and impolite.
  2. English = poke, prod, jab (in the shoulder).
  3. To keep on telling someone the same thing repeatedly in an aggressive or authoritative way which is rude and unpleasant.