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gag·man
(găg′măn′)n.
1. A man employed to write jokes or comedy routines, as for a professional entertainer or show.
2. A comedian who uses gags, especially a standup comedian.
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gagman
(ˈɡæɡˌmæn)n, pl -men
1. a person who writes gags for a comedian
2. US a comedian
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gag•man
(ˈgægˌmæn)also gag•ster
(-stər)n., pl. -men.
1. a person who writes gags for comedians.
2. a comedian.
[1925–30, Amer.]
usage: See -man.
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Noun | 1. | gagman - a comedian who uses gags |
2. | gagman - someone who writes comic material for public performers |
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