The Brief: Gagged is a slang term meaning to be impressed to the point of speechlessness.
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“Gag” or “gagged” has its roots in LGBTQ+ ball culture. Today, it is a popular term used online in LGBTQ+, Kpop, and stan Twitter circles.
this scene in the chilling adventures of sabrina kinda had me gagged ngl. pic.twitter.com/VYGDsGfDzA
— zach (from YVES’S MANDATORY TRAFFIC COURT HEARING) (@kimlipinjection) October 31, 2018
Actually so gagged about this! The first ep of Hollyoaks I’ve written is now on 40D catch up if you missed it last night. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/fnp162iPWo
— Amrou Al-Kadhi (@Glamrou) November 7, 2018
i’m absolutely GAGGED pic.twitter.com/AKuIMlE5Ei
— t 🌻 (@tiabroughton) November 7, 2018