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gagster

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ˈgag-stər

Definition of gagster

as in comedian

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor gagsters for the late-night comedy shows made light of the scandal

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From Mike Birbiglia as a farcical cop to a bouncer at a Greenpoint club played by Ziwe, New York comedians abound.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
The author and comedian, who was wrongfully convicted of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, has responded after a petition to cancel her Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Cartwheel surpassed 10,000 signatures.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

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