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in-joke vs gag

gag vs in-joke

in-joke and gag both are nouns.

in-joke is not a verb while gag is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
in-joke Yes No No No
gag Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gag is a hypernym of in-joke; that is, gag is a word with a broader meaning than in-joke:
  • in-joke: a joke that is appreciated only by members of some particular group of people
  • gag: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Other hypernyms of in-joke include jape, jest, joke, laugh.
in-joke (noun) gag (noun)
a joke that is appreciated only by members of some particular group of people restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
in-joke (verb) gag (verb)
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
cause to retch or choke
make jokes or quips
be too tight; rub or press
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
prevent from speaking out
Difference between in-joke and gag

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