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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As the podcast continued to gain popularity, clips of the episodes began going viral on social media, and Rapaport began inviting celebrity guests, including actors, NBA players and comedians.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Gethard’s argument contrasted the current moment to where comedy was 15 to even five years ago, a period generally considered the Second Comedy Boom in which the internet offered many comedians opportunities to get noticed, build active fan bases, get jobs, and make money.—
Chris Gethard,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Gaggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaggers. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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