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gag⋅man

[gag-man]
–noun, plural -men.
1. a person who writes comic material for public performers.
2. a comedian who uses a patter of jokes and funny remarks.
Also, gag⋅ster [gag-ster] .


Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; gag 2 + man 1
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gag·man   (gāg'mān')   
n.  
  1. A man employed to write jokes or comedy routines, as for a professional entertainer or show.

  2. A comedian who uses gags, especially a standup comedian.

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