“I gag but loathe” means, based on the definitions found:
Meaning Breakdown
“Gag”
To gag can mean:
To choke or retch in disgust
To react strongly to something unpleasant
In slang, to be shocked or overwhelmed (less likely in this context)
[bing.com]
“Loathe”
To loathe means:
To deeply dislike or feel intense disgust toward something
[merriam-webster.com]
Putting it together
If someone says “I gag but loathe”, they likely mean:
“I physically react with disgust (gag), and I also intensely dislike (loathe) it.”
It’s an exaggerated way to show:
Something is so unpleasant that it causes a physical response and
They strongly hate it emotionally.
Example (based on typical usage):
“I loathe vegetable soup — even the smell makes me gag.”
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