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"
noun
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
verb
prevent from speaking out
Example:
"The press was gagged"
verb
be too tight; rub or press
Example:
"This neckband is choking the cat"
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"
verb
make jokes or quips
Example:
"The students were gagging during dinner"
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