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, INFORMALCOMMON 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.
- 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