This is the 17461st most frequent Russian word.
ткнул
"Ткнул" means "poked" in English.
The word 'ткнул' here is used to describe the action of pointing or nudging with a finger specifically.
Он ткнул пальцем в карту.
He pointed with his finger to the map.
In this sentence, 'ткнул' suggests a light contact or bump with an object, emphasizing accidental movement.
Я случайно ткнул носком обуви в стол.
I accidentally bumped the table with the toe of my shoe.
Here, 'ткнул' expresses a deliberate and somewhat forceful placement of an object, in this case, a spoon into the soup.