Dictionary Check: gag

"gag" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 7 points

Definition

noun

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Example: "he told a very funny joke"
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noun

restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

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verb

prevent from speaking out

Example: "The press was gagged"
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verb

be too tight; rub or press

Example: "This neckband is choking the cat"
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verb

tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

Example: "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
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verb

make jokes or quips

Example: "The students were gagging during dinner"
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