NYT Dictionary

GAGGING

/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveGAG-ginggag-ging · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gag

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From gag + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gagmuzzlechokefretquipstranglesuffocatebarfdisgorgementnausea

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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