gagmen

/ˈɡæɡmən/

NOUN

1. People who create jokes and comic material

People who write, devise, or contribute jokes and humorous material for entertainment, including television programs, films, and comedy performances.

1.1. Writing jokes and comedy material

People who create humorous dialogue, jokes, comic situations, and amusing material for entertainment productions.

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  • Television producers sought out experienced gagmen to infuse humor into the sitcom's scripts.
  • Film directors often collaborate with skilled gagmen to inject humor into the dialogue and scenes.

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NOUN

2. Comedians and humorous entertainers

People who entertain others through jokes, comic performances, witty remarks, playful behavior, or humorous observations.

2.1. Performing comedy and entertaining audiences

People who make audiences laugh through comic routines, humorous performances, jokes, and amusing acts.

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  • The comedy festival featured a lineup of talented gagmen who delivered non-stop laughter to the audience.
  • The comedy club showcased a group of up-and-coming gagmen whose performances left the crowd in stitches.

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2.2. Joking and playful behavior

People who amuse others through witty remarks, teasing, banter, practical jokes, and humorous antics.

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  • The gathering was lively, with several gagmen entertaining everyone through witty remarks and playful teasing.
  • The gagmen kept exchanging jokes and humorous stories throughout the evening.

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2.3. Satire, parody, and comic imitation

People who make others laugh by mocking, exaggerating, or imitating people, events, and social situations.

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  • The television production hired several gagmen and caricaturists to create humorous portrayals of public figures.

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