Meaning of gag

Definition of gag

(noun) a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
(verb) prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"
be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat"
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them; "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner"
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"
cause to retch or choke
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

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