be gagging for something

be gagging for (something)

To have a strong desire for something, especially a beverage of some kind. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Good lord, I am gagging for a cup of tea.
See also: gag
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be gagging for something

BRITISH, INFORMAL
COMMON If someone is gagging for something, they want it very much. I arrived there late, hungry and gagging for a drink.
See also: gag, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • gag
  • be gagging for (something)
  • be gagging for it
  • gag on
  • gag on (something)
  • wet the baby's head
  • (Can I) get you something (to drink)?
  • get you?
  • lord
  • tipple