gagging

verb

Definition of gaggingnext
present participle of gag
1
as in vomiting
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag

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2
as in choking
to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe took a bite that was too large and began to gag

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3
as in joking
to make jokes the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gagging
  1. vomiting
  2. choking
  3. joking
Verb
  • Feeling extreme discomfort with words or discussions related to vomiting.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Heart attack symptoms can sometimes show up in the arms, back, neck, and jaw, and can bring on shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats, lightheadedness, and vomiting—all of which are more common among women.
    Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of vomiting
Verb
  • Cut smaller kids' meals into little bites to prevent choking.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thomas Conley, a second-grade student at Porter Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, noticed that his friend was choking on a grape and sprang into action, according to local reports.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of choking
Verb
  • Nile and Bernard seemed like best friends, always joking and very excited.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Not just the kind of vaudevillian two guys joking around with each other on stage, but even just as individual comedians.
    Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of joking
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