Definition (触碰)
To nudge someone in the ribs with your elbow, often to share a private joke or get their attention.
用肘部接触某人肋骨（常用来分享私密笑话或引起对方注意）
During the meeting, John saw the boss fall asleep and dug Tom in the ribs, sharing a knowing glance.
会议期间，John看到老板睡着了，于是轻轻戳了Tom的肋骨，两人交换了一个心照不宣的眼神。
She dug her friend in the ribs when the performer made a slip-up on stage, and they giggled secretly.
当表演者在舞台上出错时，她轻轻戳了朋友的肋骨，两人偷偷地笑了。
Feeling that the joke had gone a bit too far, he dug his colleague in the ribs as a form of protest.
感觉到这个玩笑有点过分，他轻轻戳了同事的肋骨以示抗议。