gagger
/ˈɡæɡər/
NOUN
1. A person who tells jokes or makes people laugh
A person who entertains others by telling jokes, making humorous remarks, performing comic actions, or creating amusing situations.
1.1. Comedians and humorous entertainers
A person who performs comedy, tells jokes, or uses humor to entertain an audience.
Synonyms
- comedian
- comic
- comedienne
- funnyman
- humorist
- entertainer
- buffoon
- clown
- jester
- harlequin
- farceur
- wit
- zany
- merry-andrew
- mummer
Examples
- The comedian delivered a series of hilarious jokes, leaving the audience in stitches with every well-timed gagger.
- As the clown performed, each silly antic seemed to be a guaranteed crowd-pleasing gagger.
- In the world of stand-up comedy, a good gagger can turn an ordinary routine into a memorable performance.
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1.2. People who make witty remarks and jokes
A person known for making humorous comments, clever observations, playful remarks, or witty responses in conversation.
Synonyms
Examples
- The writer sprinkled the screenplay with witty dialogue, ensuring there was a gagger in every scene.
- The seasoned storyteller knew how to captivate an audience, strategically incorporating a surprising gagger to keep listeners engaged.
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1.3. Pranksters and people who perform comic tricks
A person who amuses others through practical jokes, playful tricks, comic performances, or mischievous behavior.
Synonyms
- practical joker
- prankster
- trickster
- fool
- lampooner
- parodist
- satirist
- caricaturist
Examples
- The office gagger was famous for playing harmless practical jokes on coworkers.
- The prankster delighted in creating unexpected comic situations for his friends.
Related Words
- mischief
- prank
- practical joke
- parody
- satire
- caricature
- antic
- horseplay
- tomfoolery