gag
verb (used with object)
to stop up the mouth of (a person) by putting something in it, thus preventing speech, shouts, etc.
gags
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pluralof gag.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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You can see their devotion in outdoor backdrops that are deliriously false, in sight gags that reference Cronenberg and Carpenter or in production design that includes the perfect nostalgic ’90s video store carpet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
More of those smart gags would have been welcome, but they peter out after half an hour or so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Though the sequels became progressively worse, each one has a handful of great situational gags — diamonds sparkling through manure recalling the finest, silliest bits in classic spoof films from the late 20th century.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
The questions and gags may be written in Los Angeles or New York.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
The taste of salt spray nearly gags me.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
