"gag" meaning in English

See gag in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɡæɡ/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gag.wav [UK] Forms: gag [singular], gags [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A gag is a device that restrains speech.
    Sense id: simple-gag-en-noun-rO97Toqg
  2. A gag is an order or rule that forbids the discussion of a case or subject.
    Sense id: simple-gag-en-noun-OVoyHsa4 Categories (other): Law
  3. A gag is a joke or other mischievous prank.
    Sense id: simple-gag-en-noun-1QRq3wOw

Verb

IPA: /ɡæɡ/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gag.wav [UK] Forms: gag [canonical], gags [third-person, singular], gagged [past], gagged [past, participle], gagging [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|gag|g}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If a person gags, the experience the vomiting reflex.
    Sense id: simple-gag-en-verb-pVFEbK0m Categories (other): Verbs
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