noun
gagging
GA-gihng
Gagging (noun) means the act of retching, or of preventing someone from speaking. Example: “The gagging started as soon as she smelled the fish.”
noun
1
The act of retching, or of preventing someone from speaking.
"The gagging started as soon as she smelled the fish."
adjective
1
So unpleasant it makes someone want to retch.
"The bins gave off a gagging smell."
How to use gagging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of gag, describing retching or silencing in progress, or something disgusting enough to cause retching.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gaggings
- Comparative
- more gagging
- Superlative
- most gagging
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The _____ started as soon as she smelled the fish.
Etymology
From gag + -ing.
Rhymes for gagging
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What does “gagging” mean?
The word “gagging” means the act of retching, or of preventing someone from speaking. In plain terms, the -ing form of gag, describing retching or silencing in progress, or something disgusting enough to cause retching.
How do you pronounce “gagging”?
“Gagging” is pronounced GA-gihng (/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gagging” in a sentence?
Here is “gagging” used in a sentence: “The gagging started as soon as she smelled the fish.”
What part of speech is “gagging”?
Depending on how it is used, “gagging” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “gagging” have?
“Gagging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of retching, or of preventing someone from speaking.
