gags

UK
/ɡæɡz/
US
/ɡæɡz/

Translations

gagnoun

gags

pl

gags
pl
UK
/ɡæɡ/
US
/ɡæɡ/
The dentist's mirror brought on a sudden gag.
Le miroir du dentiste lui a donné un haut-le-cœur soudain.
The kidnappers used a gag to silence their captive.
Les ravisseurs ont utilisé un bâillon pour faire taire leur otage.
gagTrait d'humour bref ou plaisanterie, surtout au spectacle.
The comedian's gag about the airline food had the audience in stitches.
Le gag du comédien sur la nourriture de la compagnie aérienne a fait hurler de rire le public.
Additional translations
bâillonAu sens figuré, dans le domaine juridique ou médiatique.
réflexe nauséeuxTerme médical.
gagverb

gags

gagged
Past Simple
gagged
Past Participle
gagging
Gerund
UK
/ɡæɡ/
US
/ɡæɡ/
muselerAu sens figuré, pour une presse ou une personne.
The government was accused of trying to gag the press.
Le gouvernement a été accusé d'avoir voulu museler la presse.
The kidnappers gagged their victim to keep him quiet.
Les ravisseurs ont bâillonné leur victime pour la faire taire.
avoir un haut-le-cœur
She gagged at the smell of the rotten food.
Elle a eu un haut-le-cœur à l'odeur de la nourriture avariée.
Synonyms
prevent from speaking

Definitions

gagnoun
A piece of cloth or other material used to cover someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise.
The kidnappers used a gag to silence their captive.
A joke or a humorous story, especially one told by a comedian.
The comedian's gag about the airline food had the audience in stitches.
A restriction or censorship imposed on free speech or expression.
The new law was criticized as a gag on the press.
A reflex contraction of the muscles of the throat that prevents choking; the retch reflex.
The dentist's mirror brought on a sudden gag.
gagverb
To experience a reflex action in the throat, often as a result of disgust or choking.
She gagged at the smell of the rotten food.
To prevent someone from speaking freely or expressing their opinions.
The government was accused of trying to gag the press.
To put something in or over someone's mouth to prevent them from speaking.
The kidnappers gagged their victim to keep him quiet.