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gag

/ˈgæg/

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verb

gags; gagged; gagging

[+ obj] :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.

The hostages were bound and gagged. [=their hands and feet were tied and their mouths were gagged]

[+ obj] :to prevent (someone) from speaking freely or expressing opinions

The government is trying to gag the press.

[no obj]

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

The smell (almost) made me gag. - often + on

She was gagging on the fumes. [=the fumes were causing her to gag]

to be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat :choke - often + on

He gagged on a hot dog.

noun

plural gags

[count] something said or done to make people laugh :joke

The movie relies on simpleminded gags for laughs.

a typical sitcom gag

(chiefly Brit) The comedian told a few gags. - sometimes used before another noun

a gag line

A running gag is a joke that is repeated many times in slightly different ways.

Her fake news reports were a running gag on the show.

A sight gag is a joke that does not involve speaking.

The movie is full of outrageous sight gags.

b chiefly US :something done as a playful trick :prank

They hid his clothes as a gag.

something (such as a piece of cloth) that is put into or over someone's mouth in order to prevent speech

They tied up the hostages and put gags in their mouths.

something done to prevent people from speaking freely or expressing opinions

The government is trying to put a gag on the press. - see also gag order, gag rule

* Các từ tương tự:
gag order, gag rule, gaga, gage, gaggle