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1 a

: to restrict use of the mouth of by inserting something into it to prevent speech or outcry

b

: to prevent from exercising freedom of speech or expression

trying to gag the press legally gagged from discussing the case

c

: to pry or hold open with a gag

2

: to provide or write quips or pranks for

gag a show

3

: to choke or cause to retch

1 a

: choke

also

: to suffer a throat spasm that makes swallowing or breathing difficult

b

: retch

2

: to be unable to endure something : balk

The boys gagged at all the kissing and goo-goo eyes.

3

: to make quips

1

: something thrust into the mouth to keep it open or to prevent speech or outcry

2

: an official check or restraint on debate or free speech

a gag rule

3

: a laugh-provoking remark or act

4

: prank , trick

Noun

They hid his clothes as a gag .

They tied up the hostages and put gags in their mouths.

The government is trying to put a gag on the press.

Bembenek was arrested, and a hairbrush belonging to her had hair consistent with hairs found in the bandana used to gag Christine.

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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News , 15 May 2022

Then, with a small-headed, soft, dry toothbrush, brush the wire meshing gently to remove the visible debris, and try not to gag at what falls out.

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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY , 2 May 2022

In the moments before tipping off against Portland on Sunday, the Spurs watched the Los Angeles Lakers gag up another game down the stretch against Denver.

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Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News , 3 Apr. 2022

Russian lawmakers are expected to consider legislation Friday that could gag independent media coverage of the conflict in Ukraine and slap stiff penalties on foreigners, further increasing tensions between Moscow and the West.

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Ann M. Simmons, WSJ , 4 Mar. 2022

There’s too much on the line for the Rams to gag at home.

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Los Angeles Times , 4 Jan. 2022

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
While Dad may tend to like cheaper, gag gifts, Mom may want something more from the heart.

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Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping , 9 Sep. 2022

After all, these rich and beautiful people can't possibly see past Dee's uncontrollable urge to panic- gag and Charlie's uncontrollable desire to shove grotesque amounts of cheese in his mouth, right?

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Dennis Perkins, EW.com , 3 Sep. 2022

It’s all because of the Steve Rogers gag in She-Hulk.

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Chris Smith, BGR , 20 Aug. 2022

McDowell’s itself, a restaurant operated by small-business owner Cleo McDowell, is a tongue-in-cheek gag throughout the film.

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Talal Ansari, WSJ , 28 Aug. 2022

And the sheer number of childbirth scenes would be a running gag if the show didn't render them, with vivid detail, as a genuine medical horror.

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Darren Franich, EW.com , 19 Aug. 2022

And the sheer number of childbirth scenes would be a running gag if the show didn’t render them, with vivid detail, as a genuine medical horror.

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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 Aug. 2022

Has a specific food ever triggered your gag reflex?

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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 19 June 2022

Chris Evans found the whole Steve Rogers She-Hulk gag hilarious.

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Chris Smith, BGR , 20 Aug. 2022

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1

: to stop from speaking or crying out by or as if by covering or blocking the mouth

2

: to vomit or feel like vomiting

The horrible smell almost made me gag .

3

: choke sense 2

He gagged on his hot dog.

1

: something covering or blocking the mouth especially to prevent speaking or crying out

2

: something said or done to make other people laugh

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1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Middle English gaggen "to strangle," of imitative origin
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