Bunt oder just a checked swing contact ?

[_Bruno_]

hi,
situation : 1-2 count, batter sets him self up to bunt but keeps both of his hands at the bottom part of the bat (like he use to when he swings at a pitch) , does not swing but puts the bat out in front and makes contact with the ball. it looks exactly like a bunt exept his upper hand is not next to the barrel.

is this a bunt oder can he try to put the ball in play as often as he wants to(foulball woulld not strike him out) ?