What does the phrasal verb “gag for” mean?

What are the definitions of “gag for”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Want something a lot.

  I'm GAGGING FOR a drink.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “gag for”?

The phrasal verb gag for means to want or desire something very much. It is often used to express a strong craving or longing for something.

What are the different verb forms of “gag for”?

Root Verb	gag for
Third Person Singular Present	gags for
Present Participle	gagging for
Simple Past	gagged for
Past Participle	gagged for

Example

I'm gagging for a cup of coffee.

Example

She gags for a vacation after working so hard.

Example

He is gagging for a chance to prove himself.

Example

Yesterday, they gagged for a taste of the delicious cake.

Example

She had gagged for a promotion for years.

What kind of phrasal verb is “gag for”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“gag for” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I'm gagging for a drink.

Example

She was gagging for a break from work.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“gag for” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I'm gagging for a drink.

Example

She was gagging for a break from work.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “gag for”?

Gag for attention

To desperately seek attention or validation from others.

Example

He was always gagging for attention, trying to impress everyone around him.

Gag for success

To have a strong desire to achieve success or reach a specific goal.

Example

She was gagging for success and worked tirelessly to achieve her dreams.

Gag for approval

To crave approval or validation from others, often to an unhealthy degree.

Example

He was constantly gagging for approval, never feeling satisfied with his own achievements.

Good things to know

Does “gag for” have an informal or formal tone?

Gag for is an informal phrasal verb and is not typically used in formal settings or written communication. It is more appropriate for casual conversations among friends or in informal contexts.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “gag for”?

Synonyms

• crave
• desire
• long for
• yearn for
• hanker for
• pine for
• thirst for
• hunger for

Antonyms

• dislike
• detest
• abhor
• loathe
• despise
• reject
• spurn
• hate