gag-man
Definition
- Noun:
- Comedy writer or performer: A "gag-man" is a person who creates or performs humorous jokes, gags, or comic routines, especially in theatre, television, or film.
- Joke writer for others: The term can also refer to someone who writes gags or comic lines for other performers, such as a scriptwriter for comedians.
Usage Examples
- (A comedy performer who delivers jokes.)
- (A writer who creates comic material for another performer.)
Advanced Usage
"to be a gag-man": to specialize in the creation or performance of gags.
- He is known as a gag-man in the vaudeville circuit. (He is recognized for his comedic acts in a historical performance style.)
"gag-man's role": the specific function of providing humour in a production.
- The gag-man's role is to lighten the mood during tense scenes. (The comedy writer's job is to add levity.)
Variants and Related Words
Gag (n): a joke or comic remark.
- The comedian told a clever gag about modern life. (A short, humorous statement.)
Gagster (n): a person who tells jokes or performs comedic acts (synonymous with gag-man).
- The gagster kept the crowd entertained throughout the show. (The comedian amused the audience.)
Synonyms
- Comedian: a professional entertainer who performs jokes.
- Jokester: a person who enjoys making jokes, often informally.
- Comic writer: a person who writes humorous material for others.
Related Idioms
Crack a gag: to tell a joke or make a funny remark.
- He never misses a chance to crack a gag at a party. (He frequently tells jokes at social events.)
Gag a maggot: an informal, somewhat crude expression meaning something is extremely funny or ridiculous.
- That story would gag a maggot! (That story is absurdly funny or disgusting.)