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

The act of retching, or of preventing someone from speaking.

"The gagging started as soon as she smelled the fish."

adjective

So unpleasant it makes someone want to retch.

"The bins gave off a gagging smell."

How to use gagging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of gag, describing retching or silencing in progress, or something disgusting enough to cause retching.

Word forms

more gagging comparative, gaggings plural, most gagging superlative

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Etymology

From gag + -ing.

Rhymes for gagging

lagging nagging tagging bagging sagging wagging ragging dragging bragging shagging

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Frequently asked questions

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.