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
