[gag] vb gagged ; gag.ging [ME gaggen to strangle, of imit. origin] vt (1509) 1 a: to restrict use of the mouth of by inserting a gag b: to prevent from exercising freedom of speech or expression c: to pry or hold open with a gag
2: to provide or write quips or pranks for "~ a show"
3: to choke or cause to retch ~ vi 1 a: choke; also: to suffer a throat spasm that makes swallowing or breathing difficult b: retch
2: to be unable to endure something: balk
3: to make quips -- gag.ger n
[2]gag n (1553) 1: something thrust into the mouth to keep it open or to prevent speech or outcry
2: an official check or restraint on debate or free speech "a ~ order" "a ~ rule"
3: a laugh-provoking remark or act
4: prank, trick