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What Does Gagged Mean?

Gagged means "Extremely Surprised or Impressed." It is a slang term now used widely in chat and on social media, but with origins in drag communities, where performers often aimed to "gag" audiences with stunning outfits or performances. It denotes a reaction so intense it metaphorically takes the breath away and leaves the commentator speechless. For example:

"That dress is gorgeous on you. I'm gagged!"
"I'm gagged. That's the cruelest thing I have ever heard."
"When she actually said that in front of the whole class, I was gagged!"
"I'm gagged that team USA didn't win a single game in their group."

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When I write Gagged, I mean this:

Gagged has its origins in the drag community.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

Gagged
Definition:	Extremely Surprised or Impressed
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Gagged

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Gagged is a slang term that originated in the drag community. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Gagged is typically used as an adjective, i.e., a part of speech that describes, identifies, or quantifies a noun or pronoun.