gag
Say it: GAG /ɡaɡ/ · noun
What “gag” means
A joke or a little comedy routine.
More precisely: A joke or comic routine, especially one told by a comedian.
Example: “The sitcom recycles the same gag about the broken lift every episode.”
When to use it
Use it casually for a joke, especially a visual trick or a short routine performed by a comedian.
Similar words
joke, jest, quip
Quick check
A magician repeatedly pulls larger and larger rubber ducks from a tiny hat to get laughs. What is this routine?
a rehearsal or a gag?
Show the answer
a gag
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