jabbin' the rattle - When you’re trying to get off but you’re doing something els

When you’re trying to get off but you’re doing something else instead of just using your hands. Usually said when you’re being silly.

I tried to jabbin’ the rattle with my nose and it didn’t work.

I was jabbin’ the rattle during a test and got caught.

I tried to jabbin’ the rattle on my bike and fell over.