"gag me with a spoon" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: En-au-gag me with a spoon.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} gag me with a spoon
  1. (US, slang) An expression of disgust. Tags: US, slang

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