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| gag [ gag ] |
noun (plural gags) |
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1. something put over mouth: something such as a piece of cloth that is forcibly put over or into somebody's mouth to prevent the person from speaking or crying out
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2. restraint of speech: a restraint on free speech
  put a gag on a newspaper
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3. comic words or action: a comic story, action, or incident told or performed by an actor or comedian
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4. trick: a trick, hoax, or practical joke
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informal
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5. mouth prop: a device that is placed in a patient's mouth to keep it open during surgical work on the mouth or throat
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6. choking: an instance or the action of choking or retching
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informal
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verb (past and past participle gagged, present participle gag·ging, 3rd person present singular gags) |
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1. transitive verb put something over somebody's mouth: to put something over or into somebody's mouth to prevent the person from speaking or crying out
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2. transitive verb restrain speech: to prevent or restrain the free speech of somebody or something
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3. transitive and intransitive verb choke or retch: to make somebody nearly choke or retch, or choke or retch because of something stuck in the throat or because of a very unpleasant sight or smell
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4. intransitive verb tell jokes: to tell jokes or perform as a comedian
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5. transitive verb prop somebody's mouth open: to hold somebody's mouth open during surgery by means of a gag
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6. transitive verb put bit on horse: to put a strong bit gag-bit on a horse
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7. transitive verb obstruct pipe or valve: to block or obstruct something such as a pipe or valve
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| [15th century. Probably an imitation of the sound of choking] |
