gag
/gˈæg/
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Definitions
Noun
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"
Noun
restraint put into a person''s mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
Verb
prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"
Verb
be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat"
Verb
tie a gag around someone''s mouth in order to silence them; "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
Verb
make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner"
Verb
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"
Verb
cause to retch or choke
Verb
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit