gag
Aussprache: [ɡæɡ]
Kontext: „humor“
(verb) to tell a joke or funny story that makes people laugh. When someone gags, they might do or say something silly or amusing.
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She always gags her friends with funny stories during lunch.
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His attempt to gag the crowd fell flat; no one laughed at the joke.
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Can you gag us with a funny story?
Kontext: „safety“
(verb) to prevent someone from speaking or making noise, often by putting something over their mouth. This is usually done to keep things quiet or to stop someone from yelling.
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The teacher asked the students to gag their excitement during the exam.
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They couldn't gag their laughter even when they were supposed to be quiet.
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Why did they gag the sound during the movie?
Kontext: „joke“
(noun) another word for a joke or something funny that people say. It’s often a brief and funny statement that makes people laugh.
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That was a great gag; everyone at the party laughed.
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The gag he made didn’t get any smiles from the audience.
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What was your favorite gag from the comedy show?
Kontext: „safety“
(noun) an object used to cover someone's mouth to stop them from speaking, often for safety or to prevent noise.
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The gag secured her mouth gently so she could not shout.
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The gag they used was too tight and made breathing uncomfortable.
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What kind of gag can be used for a magic trick?