gaggle

[gag-uhl]

verb (used without object)

gaggled, gaggling 

1. to cackle.

noun

1. a flock of geese when not flying.

2. an often noisy or disorderly group or gathering.

   a politician followed by a gaggle of supporters.

3. an assortment of related things.

gaggle

/ ˈɡæɡəl /

verb

1. (intr) (of geese) to cackle

noun

1. a flock of geese

2. informal,  a disorderly group of people

3. a gabbling or cackling sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaggle¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English verb gagelen ; of imitative origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaggle¹

C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse gagl gosling, Dutch gaggelen to cackle, all of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Cut to a gaggle outside the White House, where a reporter acknowledged that Kirk was the president’s good friend and asked how he was holding up.

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At that point, Aki was faced with a gaggle of journalists desperate for the full story.

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The president spilled his own political blood on Air Force One during a gaggle on Tuesday.

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Picture this: A gaggle of 21-year-olds squeeze into a booth, pull the curtain and smile for the camera.

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Aboard Air Force One, he gaggled with reporters and would not confirm what he would do about Iran.

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Related Words

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