gag me with a spoon

phrase

An expression of disgust.

Meanings

phrase
  1. USslangAn expression of disgust.

    "Gag me with a spoon," I said. He scratched his head.

    1999, Tamar Myers, Baroque and Desperate: A Den of Antiquity Mystery
    1 more example

    "Whatever!" I pretend to stick my finger in my mouth and make a choking sound of mock disgust at Beth's compliment. "Like gag me with a spoon!" I laugh.

    2005, Loung Ung, Lucky Child
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APA

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MLA

“gag me with a spoon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gag%20me%20with%20a%20spoon. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gag me with a spoon,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gag%20me%20with%20a%20spoon.

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