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Gag Me With A Spoon

/ɡæɡ miː wɪð ə spuːn/ · phrase · slang

The ultimate Valley-girl expression of disgust — 'that's so gross I could throw up.'

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Definitions

1

A way to react to anything you find over-the-top or cringeworthy.

“They were kissing in the hallway again — gag me with a spoon.”
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2

Used to dismiss something as cheesy, embarrassing, or distasteful.

“That love song is so corny, gag me with a spoon.”
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3

An exclamation of intense disgust or revulsion, signature Valley-girl slang. Means something is nauseatingly bad.

“He wore socks with sandals? Gag me with a spoon.”
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Gag Me With A Spoon In A Sentence

Liver and onions for dinner? Gag me with a spoon.
She actually likes him? Like, gag me with a spoon.
That outfit is gag-me-with-a-spoon ugly.

Origin & Usage

A Valley-girl phrase from early-80s San Fernando Valley teen speak, popularized nationwide by Frank and Moon Zappa's 1982 hit 'Valley Girl.' It mimes triggering your own gag reflex out of disgust.

Variants gag megag me with a chainsaw
Tags #80s#american#pop

People Also Ask

What does 'gag me with a spoon' mean?

It means 'that's disgusting' or 'how revolting' — an exaggerated expression of distaste from Valley-girl slang.

Where did 'gag me with a spoon' come from?

It's classic 80s Valley-girl talk popularized by the 1982 song 'Valley Girl' by Frank Zappa and his daughter Moon.

Is the phrase serious?

No, it's playful and over-the-top. Nobody literally wants a spoon — it's just dramatic disgust.

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