adjective

gagged

gagd

Gagged (adjective) means Prevented from speaking, either literally by a physical gag or figuratively by a restriction. Example: “He was bound and gagged in the back room.”

adjective

Prevented from speaking, either literally by a physical gag or figuratively by a restriction.

"He was bound and gagged in the back room."

British informal: utterly amazed or shocked.

"I was absolutely gagged when I heard the news."

How to use gagged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of gag: silenced, or (informally) left speechless with shock.

When to use it

The "shocked" sense is very informal British slang, popular in reality TV.

Word forms

more gagged comparative, most gagged superlative

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Rhymes for gagged

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gagged” mean?

The word “gagged” means prevented from speaking, either literally by a physical gag or figuratively by a restriction. In plain terms, past tense/adjective form of gag: silenced, or (informally) left speechless with shock.

How do you pronounce “gagged”?

“Gagged” is pronounced gagd (/ɡæɡd/ in IPA).

How do you use “gagged” in a sentence?

Here is “gagged” used in a sentence: “He was bound and gagged in the back room.”

What part of speech is “gagged”?

“Gagged” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “gagged” have?

“Gagged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prevented from speaking, either literally by a physical gag or figuratively by a restriction.