gag
|gag|
B2
/ɡæɡ/
reflexive throat contraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gag' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gaggen,' where it meant 'to choke or suffocate.'
Historical Evolution
'gaggen' transformed into the modern English word 'gag' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to choke or suffocate,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to silencing and humor.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
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 victim.
Synonyms
muzzlesilencer
Verb 1
to prevent someone from speaking by covering their mouth.
They gagged the prisoner to stop him from shouting.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45