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gag⋅man

  [gag-man]
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–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.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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