gag

gag verb uk/ɡæɡ/ uspresent participle gag ging | past tense and past participle gag ged gag verb
(STOP INFORMATION)

to prevent someone from giving their opinion or giving information about something

заставить замолчать, заткнуть рот
The government is trying to gag the press over the issue. gag verb
(JOKE)a joke or funny story

шутка, острота
gag noun [C]