gag
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/ɡæɡ/
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/ɡæɡ/
noun
R
A piece of material, like cloth, that is used to cover someone's mouth to stop them from speaking.
The robber put a gag in the guard's mouth to keep him quiet.
R
A rule or order that stops information from being shared with the public.
The company put a gag order on the employees to prevent them from talking to the media.
R
A funny joke or story, often told by a comedian.
The comedian's new gag had everyone in the audience laughing.
R
A trick or a prank played on someone as a joke.
The kids played a gag on their teacher by putting a whoopee cushion on her chair.
verb
R
To place a gag over someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise.
The criminal gagged the witness to stop him from screaming for help.
R
To prevent someone from speaking freely or expressing their opinion.
The government tried to gag the journalists to control the news.
R
To have a feeling of nausea or discomfort in the throat, often caused by trying to vomit.
He gagged at the sight of the blood.
translation
A piece of material, like cloth, that is used to cover someone's mouth to stop them from speaking.; A rule or order that stops information from being shared with the public.; A funny joke or story, often told by a comedian.; A trick or a prank played on someone as a joke.
To place a gag over someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise.; To prevent someone from speaking freely or expressing their opinion.; To have a feeling of nausea or discomfort in the throat, often caused by trying to vomit.
Word Forms
3rd Present
gags
Past
gagged
Perfect
gagged
Progressive
gagging
Plural
gags