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gag

Pronunciation: [ɡæɡ]

Word

Learn how to use gag in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

The gag secured her mouth gently so she could not shout.

Example

The gag they used was too tight and made breathing uncomfortable.

Example

What kind of gag can be used for a magic trick?

How to pronounce gag

Pronunciation: [ɡæɡ]

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