gagger

Meanings

• noun

  An object used to prevent someone from speaking or swallowing, often used metaphorically to describe someone who is shocked or unable to speak.

  - "After hearing the terrible news, John was a gagger."
  - "The coach gagged his player to prevent him from revealing the team's strategy."
  - "The gag order prevented the defendants from speaking to the media."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gagger
jagger , agger , sagger

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Variants

List of all variants of gagger that leads to same result
gag , gagged , gagger , gaggers , gagging , gags

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Etymology

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The word 'gagger' comes from the Middle English 'gagge,' meaning a muzzle or bit for an animal. It was later used metaphorically to refer to an object used to prevent speech.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gagger' was first used metaphorically in the English language in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'gag' is derived from the Middle English 'gagge,' which comes from the Old Norse 'gagja,' meaning 'to bite.'

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to speak with a full mouth, leading to the use of 'gaggers' to prevent people from eating while they speak.

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Related Concepts

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1. silencer: A silencer is a device used to reduce the noise of a gunshot. It is not related to the term 'gagger' except for the shared use of the word 'gag'.

2. gag reflex: The gag reflex is a natural response to the stimulation of the back of the throat, causing a person to gag or retch. It is not related to the term 'gagger' except for the shared use of the word 'gag'.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gagger' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who is shocked or unable to speak. In art, there are depictions of people being gagged for various reasons, such as to silence them or as part of a performance. In music, there is a song by the band Tool called 'Prison Sex' that uses the term 'gag reflex' in its lyrics.

How to Memorize "gagger"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'gagger,' visualize an object being used to prevent someone from speaking. Imagine a hand covering someone's mouth or a piece of fabric being forced into someone's mouth.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'gagger,' associate it with the idea of someone being shocked or unable to speak. Think of a person with their hand over their mouth in surprise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'gagger,' use the mnemonic 'Gagging Gerald.' Imagine a person named Gerald who is unable to speak because something is obstructing his mouth.

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