der Gag
Translation
gag, joke, wisecrack
Examples
Der Komiker erzählte einen guten Gag.
The comedian told a good gag.
Seine Gags sind manchmal etwas flach.
His gags are sometimes a bit lame.
Grammar Patterns
to make/tell a gag The comedian is good at telling gags.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Witz, Pointe; Antonyms: Ernst (seriousness)
Etymology
Borrowed from English 'gag', which originally meant something to stuff in the mouth, later a joke or improvised line in a play.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'gag'. Think of a comedian telling a joke so funny it makes you 'gag' with laughter.