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gag in Italian

gag in Italian is bavaglio, scenetta, trovata — gag means something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

gag in Italian

bavaglio
noun
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
scenetta
noun
A joke or other mischievous prank.
trovata
noun
A joke or other mischievous prank.
imbavagliare
verb

What does "gag" mean?

  1. noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
    "The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth."
  2. noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
    "The film's best gag comes right at the end."
  3. noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
    "The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details."
  4. verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
    "The smell was so bad it made her gag."

gag in a sentence

  • The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth.
  • The film's best gag comes right at the end.
  • It was just a gag — don't take it seriously.
  • The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gag" in Italian?

"gag" in Italian is bavaglio, scenetta, trovata. gag means: Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

How do you use "gag" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth." In Italian, "gag" is bavaglio, scenetta, trovata.

Are there other ways to say "gag" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "gag": bavaglio, scenetta, trovata, imbavagliare.

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