gaggers

noun

plural of gagger
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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comedians
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  • The event features more than 80 active or retired sports stars, as well Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainers, all vying for a $600,000 purse in the three-day, 54-hole tournament.
    — José Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Both seasons saw the casting of unknowns to a sizable degree; actors, comedians, and improvisers who have not previously been in the spotlight united in a remarkably convincing and cohesive ensemble performance.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of comedians
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“Gaggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaggers. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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