gagman

[ gag-man ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gagman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; gag ² + man

Related Words

• buffoon
• comedian
• comic
• fool
• jester
• mime
• prankster