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noun

Definition of gagnext
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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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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
The film showcases Freleng at his absolute best with his virtuosic matching of action to music and absurdist gags. — Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025 Less a song than a gag, every individual element is unpleasant: single-entendre lyrics; vocals and synths that aren’t even in the same key; and the less said about Space Cowboy’s guest verse, the better. — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 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
  • These jokes referenced economic news of the past week.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
  • 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
  • If consumed, Salmonella infection side effects could be vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and fever, the FDA says.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of vomit
Verb
  • Some of the aspiring stars who blew away the judges in the auditions round choked and failed to give their best showings, which led to the end of the road for standouts like Landynn Kennedy, Sam Sparks and Mikaela Bautista.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The move comes on the heels of the police report Stern filed claiming that a March 11 encounter at the Beverly Hills Hotel started out consensually but ended with Tate choking her nearly unconscious.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of choke
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
  • If not, there will be a new game released tomorrow with another chance to guess the categories, and Newsweek will be back with more tips and tricks to help you along!
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • What Dangerous or Tricky People Might Do Ruda says kids should recognize common tricks that dangerous or tricky person might use to catch them off guard.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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