gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈga-gəl 

1

: flock

especially : a flock of geese when not in flight compare skein

2

: a group, aggregation, or cluster lacking organization

a gaggle of reporters and photographers

3

: an indefinite number

participated in a gaggle of petty crimes

Examples of gaggle in a Sentence

a noisy gaggle of photographers

Recent Examples on the Web

The upcoming episodes will have a gaggle of guest stars, including Storrie, who will appear in multiple episodes. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026

So the studio hopes that more Baby Yodas and gaggles of Anzellans will be flying off the shelves. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026

Surrounded by a gaggle of microphones, cameras and other recording devices, Caleb Wilson offered up a nugget that probably left fans of North Carolina’s NBA team drooling. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026

This crazy gaggle of people are all in a car! —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

derivative of gaggle "to cackle," going back to Middle English gagelyn, of imitative origin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gaggle

• haggle
• straggle
• vagal

Kids Definition

gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈgag-əl 

1

: flock entry 1 sense 1

especially : a flock of geese when not in flight

2

: an unorganized group

a gaggle of reporters