Pronunciation: /ɡæɡ/
noun a device for keeping the mouth open or closed, used in comedy or as a form of restraint
A1 She used a gag to keep the secret safe.
A2 The comedian's gag had the audience in stitches.
B1 The political cartoon included a clever gag about the current situation.
B2 The movie had a running gag that appeared throughout the film.
C1 The stand-up comedian's gags were both witty and thought-provoking.
C2 The satirical show's gags often pushed the boundaries of humor.
verb to play a practical joke on someone
A1 The clown made the children laugh by gagging on a fake banana.
A2 The comedian gagged about his embarrassing moment at the grocery store.
B1 The movie had a scene where the character had to gag to avoid making noise.
B2 The prankster gagged his friend by putting a fake spider in his sandwich.
C1 The actor had to gag during the intense scene to convey the character's distress.
C2 The stand-up comedian's jokes were so hilarious that the audience couldn't help but gag with laughter.
formal The comedian's gag about politics was well-received by the audience.
informal I can't stop laughing at that silly gag you told earlier!
slang That movie had some hilarious gags that had us rolling on the floor.
figurative His attempt to hide the truth was like a gag that eventually came undone.
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