gagster

noun

gag·​ster ˈgag-stər How to pronounce gagster (audio)
: gagman
also : one who plays practical jokes

Examples of gagster in a Sentence

gagsters for the late-night comedy shows made light of the scandal

Word History

Etymology

gag entry 2 + -ster

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gagster was in 1935

Dictionary Entries Near gagster

Cite this Entry

“Gagster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gagster. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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