as in comedians
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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Gillis and other comedians also used the opportunity to call out Hart's father, Henry Witherspoon, who struggled with drug addiction and spent time in and out of jail while raising his kids.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026 -
Katt Williams was a surprise guest at Netflix’s roast of Kevin Hart, and the two comedians ended their years-long public feud — after Williams launched several jokes at Hart’s expense.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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“Gaggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaggers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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