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gag a maggot
What does gag a maggot mean?
So revolting it would sicken even a maggot.
"That smell was bad enough to gag a maggot."
Origin
Southern hyperbolic idiom for something exceptionally gross.
Frequently asked questions
What does "gag a maggot" mean?
It describes something so disgusting it would sicken even a maggot—which thrives on rot, so that's saying a lot.
How is it used?
Usually as "enough to gag a maggot," e.g. about a foul smell, taste, or sight.
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