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TOEFL BNC: 15442 COCA: 10677

gag

1 gag /ˈgæg/ verb
gags; gagged; gagging
1 gag
/ˈgæg/
verb
gags; gagged; gagging
Learner's definition of GAG
[+ object] : to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.塞住,捂住(某人的嘴)
[+ object] : to prevent (someone) from speaking freely or expressing opinions压制…的言论自由
[no object]
: to vomit or feel as if you are about to vomit : to feel as if what is in your stomach is going to come up into your mouth呕吐;恶心;作呕
often + on
: to be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat : choke呛住;哽住;窒息often + on
2 gag /ˈgæg/ noun
plural gags
2 gag
/ˈgæg/
noun
plural gags
Learner's definition of GAG
[count]
: something said or done to make people laugh : joke插科打诨;噱头;笑话
sometimes used before another noun有时用于另一名词前
◊ A running gag is a joke that is repeated many times in slightly different ways.反复讲到的笑话
◊ A sight gag is a joke that does not involve speaking.无言笑话
chiefly US : something done as a playful trick : prank恶作剧
: something (such as a piece of cloth) that is put into or over someone's mouth in order to prevent speech塞口物;塞口布
: something done to prevent people from speaking freely or expressing opinions对言论自由的压制
see also gag order, gag rule
TOEFL BNC: 15442 COCA: 10677

gag

1 of 2

verb

gagged; gagging

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

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
gagger noun

gag

2 of 2

noun

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

Example Sentences

Verb The government is trying to gag the press. the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag Noun The movie relies on simpleminded gags for laughs. 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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
In a move befitting a goddamn movie star, Pugh will chopper fly in to Venice just in time to gag everyone on the red carpet. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2022 NDAs have also been used in more sinister circumstances to gag victims of harassment and abuse from speaking out about their experiences. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 11 July 2022 In addition to a tasty dinner and homemade birthday cake, there were presents: wine, gag wine glass and a birthday card with a gift card enclosed. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 17 May 2022 Bembenek was arrested, and a hairbrush belonging to her had hair consistent with hairs found in the bandana used to gag Christine. 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. 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. 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. Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022 There’s too much on the line for the Rams to gag at home. Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2022
Noun
While Dad may tend to like cheaper, gag gifts, Mom may want something more from the heart. 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? Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 It’s all because of the Steve Rogers gag in She-Hulk. 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. 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. 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. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2022 Has a specific food ever triggered your gag reflex? Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 19 June 2022 Chris Evans found the whole Steve Rogers She-Hulk gag hilarious. Chris Smith, BGR, 20 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English gaggen "to strangle," of imitative origin

Noun

derivative of gag entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gag was in 1509
TOEFL BNC: 15442 COCA: 10677
gag

noun¹

1piece of clothVERB + GAGput on用布塞住(某人的嘴)They tied him up and put a gag on him.他們把他綁起來並用布堵住了他的嘴。remove, take off拿走/拿掉堵口物
gag

noun²

2joke玩笑ADJECTIVE | VERB + GAG | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEfunny, good, great好笑的/有趣的/絕妙的笑話the movie's best gags這部電影中最有趣的笑話cheap, lame蹩腳的玩笑old老掉牙的笑話obvious明白易懂的玩笑gross-out (NAmE, informal) 令人作嘔的笑話sight, visual啞劇;視覺笑話(沒有對白的滑稽表演)a mixture of wit and instant visual gags機智風趣夾雜着即興的視覺笑話running連續不斷的笑話There was this running gag about a penguin.人們不斷講關於一隻企鵝的笑話。VERB + GAGcrack, tell說笑話;講笑話a non-stop comedian, telling gags by the dozen講起笑話來滔滔不絕的喜劇演員write寫笑話PREPOSITIONgag about有關⋯的笑話
gag

verb

PHRASESbind and gag sb捆綁某人並堵上嘴The men left the security guards bound and gagged.這些人綁住保安,還堵上了他們的嘴。

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