gag

/gæg/
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gag

A comedian tells a funny gag to the audience.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A restraint placed in or over a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting: A physical object used to silence someone.
    • A joke or humorous remark, especially one told by a performer: A piece of comedy intended to make people laugh.

  2. Verb:

    • To retch or choke, as if about to vomit: To make a convulsive effort to vomit.
    • To prevent someone from speaking or expressing an opinion, especially by force or authority: To silence someone.
    • To choke or have difficulty breathing: To experience a physical obstruction in the throat.
    • To tell jokes or make humorous remarks: To engage in joking or comedic performance.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The kidnappers used a cloth gag to silence their victim.
    • The comedian's best gag had the entire audience laughing.

  • Verb:

    • The terrible smell made him gag.
    • The dictator's regime sought to gag the free press.
    • He started to gag on a piece of food.
    • The talk show host loves to gag with his guests.
Advanced Usage

  • "gag order": A legal order by a court or government restricting information or comment from being made public.

    • The judge issued a gag order to ensure a fair trial.

  • "gag reflex": The involuntary contraction of the back of the throat triggered by touching the roof of the mouth, the back of the tongue, or other areas.

    • The dentist was careful not to trigger my gag reflex.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gagster (n, informal): A comedian or person who tells gags.
  • Gag-worthy (adj, informal): So unpleasant as to cause a gagging reaction.
Synonyms
  • Noun (restraint): Muzzle, silencer.
  • Noun (joke): Joke, jest, quip, wisecrack.
  • Verb (retch): Retch, heave, choke.
  • Verb (silence): Silence, muzzle, stifle, suppress.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

  • Gag on something: To choke or retch because of something in the throat.

    • She gagged on the strong medicine.

  • Gag someone with something: To use a specific object to silence someone.

    • The thieves gagged him with his own necktie.
Related Idioms

  • "gag me with a spoon": An exaggerated, humorous expression of disgust or strong dislike (slang, dated).

    • That outfit is so bright it's disgusting—gag me with a spoon!

  • "running gag": A joke or humorous situation that is repeated and developed throughout a performance, series, or conversation.

    • The character's inability to remember names became a running gag in the show.
gag

A comedian tells a funny gag to the audience.

Noun
  1. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
  2. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
    • he told a very funny joke
    • he knows a million gags
    • thanks for the laugh
    • he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest
    • even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
Verb
  1. make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
  2. cause to retch or choke
  3. struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
    • he swallowed a fishbone and gagged
  4. make jokes or quips
    • The students were gagging during dinner
  5. tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
    • The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair
  6. be too tight; rub or press
    • This neckband is choking the cat
  7. prevent from speaking out
    • The press was gagged

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