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noun

Definition of gagnext
1
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter the movie featured a gag involving a chicken driving a car that audiences thought was hysterically funny

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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke played a gag on their teammate by putting shaving cream in his hat

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verb

ˈgag How to pronounce gag (audio)
1
as in to vomit
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag

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as in to choke
to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe took a bite that was too large and began to gag

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3
as in to joke
to make jokes the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight

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Recent Examples of gag
Noun
Here’s a gag about Marshall’s tendency to wear an unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt and bare his tummy to the world. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025 The company doesn’t shape its candies like fish just for the gag of it all. — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
The musician could then be seen pouring a lemon mixture into the open egg before taking a sip of the broth inside the egg and gagging. — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 And its corollary: When does the correctness of one’s position justify gagging etiquette and locking her in the closet? — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gag
  1. joke
  2. prank
  3. vomit
  4. choke
  5. laugh
  6. trick
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Corden, as the event’s emcee, made some uncomfortable jokes about the Dow dropping 2200 points last Friday.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, Nwodim’s jokes focused around the food being served at the function and not being able to find a good man.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of joke
Noun
  • Joe Berton, the man whom Sports Illustrated photographed to depict a fictional Mets mega-prospect in an instant-classic April Fools Day story, visited Citi Field on Tuesday in recognition of the prank’s 40th anniversary.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Manager Emma Hayes was, at least in the moment, less impressed with the prank.
    — Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of prank
Verb
  • If consumed, Salmonella infection side effects could be vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and fever, the FDA says.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • According to the mother, the infant vomited multiple times over the next few days, so an appointment was set up with a pediatrician on April 4, 2023, according to the warrant affidavit.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of vomit
Verb
  • This hazard, hard plastic, and many other physical hazards such as metal and rocks/stones can cause illness or injury to the consumer, including laceration, cuts to the tongue or gum, perforation, occlusion (choking), typically occurring immediately or shortly after consumption.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The average age of first online exposure was 12 years of age and over half of respondents reported having watched pornography showing rape, choking, or pain.
    — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
  • In a bit role, Morgan McGhee delivers big laughs with her loopy take as a newscaster.
    — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast co-host was spotted sharing a laugh with his daughter Mia and his niece Savannah Phillips on Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, joining the royals for church on the holiday.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of laugh
Noun
  • Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Other styling tricks included whimsical touches on simplified outfits such as oversized scarves, bag charms, layered belts, fur accessories and extravagant strands of pearls.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
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