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gagger

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Definition of gagger

as in comedian

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor got her start in comedy as a gagger for the host of a talk show

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The superstar couple wed in a ceremony on July 3, which was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler, a representative for Swift confirmed to ABC News at the time.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Harvey is a comedian and satirist who, as Count Binface, has run against three prime ministers in the past decade.

— Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 10 July 2026

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