gag
Pronunciation: [ɡæɡ]
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
Can you gag us with a funny story?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
Why did they gag the sound during the movie?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
What was your favorite gag from the comedy show?
Context: “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.
Example
What kind of gag can be used for a magic trick?