gagman

[ gag-man ]
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noun,plural gag·men.
  1. a person who writes comic material for public performers.

  2. a comedian who uses a patter of jokes and funny remarks.

Origin of gagman

1
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; gag2 + man
  • Also gag·ster [gag-ster]. /ˈgæg stər/.

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