yökkäys — meaning in English

English meaning

• gag noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

Senses

yökkäys is used for these senses in English:

• dry-heave An attempt to vomit that ejects only gas.
• gag A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.

gag — full definition

1. noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
2. noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
3. noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
4. verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
5. verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.

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