"Gag Me": Meaning, Usage, and Origins

"Gag me" is a slang expression conveying strong disgust, disbelief, or exasperation. Often hyperbolic, it does not imply a literal desire to be gagged.

Examples

• "Gag me, that story is gross."
• "Gag me, he did that again?"

Literal Use

Rarely, it can mean a literal request to be gagged (e.g., to suppress nausea or noise), but the figurative sense dominates.

Origin: 1980s Valley Girl slang; popularized by media.