gagman

[gag-man]

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noun, plural gag·men.

a person who writes comic material for public performers.
a comedian who uses a patter of jokes and funny remarks.

Also gag·ster

[gag-ster] /ˈgæg stər/.

Origin of gagman

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; gag² + man¹

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