Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gagging

verb
/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/
Definition
The action of choking or retching, often as a response to something being lodged in the throat.
Examples
  • She started gagging on the piece of meat that was too large.
  • The child was gagging from the smell of the rotten food.
  • After swallowing the wrong way, he was gagging and had to drink some water.
Meaning
Gagging refers to the reflex action of the throat that can occur when a solid object or food obstructs the airway, triggering a sensation that may lead to vomiting or an inability to breathe normally.
Synonyms
  • choking
  • retching
  • heaving
  • strangling