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gagger

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Definition of gagger

as in comedian

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor got her start in comedy as a gagger for the host of a talk show

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Her education included watching the comedian’s interviews with Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and others.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
O’Neill is a gifted physical comedian, in any case, and the pratfalls begin right early.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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