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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the movie featured a gag involving a chicken driving a car that audiences thought was hysterically funny
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as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
played a gag on their teammate by putting shaving cream in his hat
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as in vomits
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag
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as in quips
to make jokes
the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight
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Recent Examples of gags
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
In the Get Out scene alone, there are six or seven physical gags.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Light gags, nothing central to the plot, were tweaked in certain markets.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Jokes, gags, set pieces, and even whole characters and storylines slowly get chiseled down and weeded out through development, production, and post-production.
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Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
The reveal runs from players 1 through 26, leaning heavily on props and visual gags to name the squad.
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Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
While most of its funny moments fall into overused gags, Jonnie Park and Yvette Nicole Brown are genuine comedic gold as an adorably odd couple that shine on screen together every time.
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Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Reaper Man, a reworking of the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, is among the first Discworld novels to incorporate real pathos alongside the gags.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
There are gags in I Love Boosters straight out of Looney Tunes, like Corvette trying (and failing) to run out of Christie’s leaning condo building with the speed of Woody Woodpecker.
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Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Speaking with Stern on post-Globes Monday for an episode that aired Tuesday, Glaser shared why gags about the current political climate were absent from the show.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
Some gags land, others don’t, and the script’s sudden bursts of melancholy dependably catch you in the gut.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
While other studios seemed to dazzle children with bright colors and goofy gags, Pixar took kids seriously and appealed to the child in every adult.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
In the Get Out scene alone, there are six or seven physical gags.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Light gags, nothing central to the plot, were tweaked in certain markets.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Jokes, gags, set pieces, and even whole characters and storylines slowly get chiseled down and weeded out through development, production, and post-production.
—
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
The reveal runs from players 1 through 26, leaning heavily on props and visual gags to name the squad.
—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
While most of its funny moments fall into overused gags, Jonnie Park and Yvette Nicole Brown are genuine comedic gold as an adorably odd couple that shine on screen together every time.
—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Reaper Man, a reworking of the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, is among the first Discworld novels to incorporate real pathos alongside the gags.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
There are gags in I Love Boosters straight out of Looney Tunes, like Corvette trying (and failing) to run out of Christie’s leaning condo building with the speed of Woody Woodpecker.
—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
Verb
There are 100 categories (seriously), the vast majority of them ridiculous bits, and even the semi-serious ones basically gags, too.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Speaking with Stern on post-Globes Monday for an episode that aired Tuesday, Glaser shared why gags about the current political climate were absent from the show.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
Some gags land, others don’t, and the script’s sudden bursts of melancholy dependably catch you in the gut.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gags
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.
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Creator Alex Hirsch packed the show with enough jokes, pop culture references, and Easter eggs to inspire a cult fandom versed in the mythology of the quirky little town of Gravity Falls.
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Or pulling pranks on their teammates.
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The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
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Shows were led by a sentient wad of meat, a talk-show host who vomits in front of guests, and a reality-TV star who never shows his face.
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Absinthe-eyed, she projectile-vomits blunt observations and also oysters onto the heavies, overimbibing her way into her own grave once she’s inevitably discarded with a shot and shove down a stairwell (a barely-there John Magaro plays one of the gangsters).
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Connecticut’s largest cities also struggle with the state’s highest property tax rates, which chokes business growth and, in turn, shifts more burden onto residential owners.
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Not the one who chokes in the playoffs.
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Yakkity’s impulsiveness and wisecracking jokes provide the laughs, while Keo’s rivalry with his father (and his crush on Lemony) ground the show with genuine emotional dynamics.
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
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Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.
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