Difference between Gag and Quip

What is the difference between Gag and Quip?

Gag as a verb is to have the vomiting reflex triggered. while Quip as a verb is to make a quip.

Gag

Part of speech: abbreviation

Definition: group specific antigens

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To have the vomiting reflex triggered. To restrain someone's speech

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device to restrain speech, usually a rag in the mouth and secured there with tape, another rag that has been folded into a narrow strip, or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or a leather or rubber strap. An order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject. Also called a gag order. A joke or other mischievous prank. The vomiting reflex.

Example sentence: The modern horror audience is wise to our tricks this lets it in on the gag.

Quip

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a quip.

We hope you now know whether to use Gag or Quip in your sentence.

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