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Stopping Making Jokes Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GAGGING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GAGGING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GAGGING" which means:
- noun
- • A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
- • Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb
- • Prevent from speaking out
- • Be too tight; rub or press
- • Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
- • Make jokes or quips
- • Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- • Cause to retch or choke
- • Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was gagging on the strong smell of bleach."
- • "The comedian had the crowd gagging with laughter."
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