Be gagging for it

verb

Desperately needing or wanting something.

After a long day at work, she's gagging for a cup of tea.
Visual representation of "be gagging for it" - Desperately needing or wanting something

Often appears as...

  • gagging for a drink
  • gagging for a smoke

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

Eagerly willing or excited to proceed with a particular activity usually of a sexual nature.

I tell you, he was absolutely gagging for it.
Visual representation of "be gagging for it" - Eagerly willing or excited to proceed with a particular activity usually of a sexual nature

Often appears as...

  • she was gagging for it
  • he was gagging for it

Usage tips

Slang, Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb

Desperately needing or wanting something.

After a long day at work, she's gagging for a cup of tea.
Visual representation of "be gagging for it" - Desperately needing or wanting something

Often appears as...

  • gagging for a drink
  • gagging for a smoke

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

Eagerly willing or excited to proceed with a particular activity usually of a sexual nature.

I tell you, he was absolutely gagging for it.
Visual representation of "be gagging for it" - Eagerly willing or excited to proceed with a particular activity usually of a sexual nature

Often appears as...

  • she was gagging for it
  • he was gagging for it

Usage tips

Slang, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be gagging for it"
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Informal Speech

Used in casual contexts among friends or in informal settings, not in professional environments.

Illustration for Informal Speech
Just finished the marathon, I'm gagging for a burger.
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Intensity of Need

Expresses a very strong desire, more intense than just wanting something.

Illustration for Intensity of Need
I'm gagging for a holiday, haven't had one in ages.
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Potential Misuse

Avoid using in formal contexts where its casual nature can be misinterpreted as unprofessional.

Illustration for Potential Misuse
In a business meeting, don't say you're 'gagging for a deal'—it's too informal.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Speech

Used in casual contexts among friends or in informal settings, not in professional environments.

Illustration for Informal Speech
Just finished the marathon, I'm gagging for a burger.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intensity of Need

Expresses a very strong desire, more intense than just wanting something.

Illustration for Intensity of Need
I'm gagging for a holiday, haven't had one in ages.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Misuse

Avoid using in formal contexts where its casual nature can be misinterpreted as unprofessional.

Illustration for Potential Misuse
In a business meeting, don't say you're 'gagging for a deal'—it's too informal.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Speech

Used in casual contexts among friends or in informal settings, not in professional environments.

Illustration for Informal Speech
Just finished the marathon, I'm gagging for a burger.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intensity of Need

Expresses a very strong desire, more intense than just wanting something.

Illustration for Intensity of Need
I'm gagging for a holiday, haven't had one in ages.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Misuse

Avoid using in formal contexts where its casual nature can be misinterpreted as unprofessional.

Illustration for Potential Misuse
In a business meeting, don't say you're 'gagging for a deal'—it's too informal.
Visual representation of the word "Be gagging for it"

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