gagman
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Definition
Noun: 1. A writer of comic material: A person whose job is to write jokes, humorous lines, or comedic routines for performers such as comedians, actors, or television shows. 2. A comedian who tells jokes: A performer, typically a stand-up comedian, who delivers a series of jokes or gags.
Usage
The word "gagman" specifically refers to a professional involved in comedy, either behind the scenes as a writer or on stage as a performer. It emphasizes the craft of creating or delivering discrete jokes ("gags").
Examples
- As a writer:
- As a performer:
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply a focus on traditional, punchline-driven comedy rather than observational or narrative styles.
- In a writers' room, a "gagman" might be a specialist tasked with inserting specific jokes into a script.
Variants and Related Words
- Gag (n.): A joke or a humorous line, especially a quick one-liner.
- He told a terrible gag that no one laughed at.
- Gag (v.): To tell jokes or perform comedy.
- He gagged for a few minutes before starting his main routine.
- Gagwriter (n.): A less common synonym specifically for a writer of gags.
Synonyms
- Joke writer: A person who writes jokes.
- Comedy writer: A writer specializing in humorous material.
- Stand-up comedian: A performer who tells jokes to a live audience (specifically for the performer sense).
Related Phrases
- To crack gags: To tell jokes.
- He spent the evening cracking gags with his friends.
- Sight gag: A joke told primarily through visual action rather than words.
- The film's best moment was a brilliant sight gag involving a ladder.
Noun
- someone who writes comic material for public performers
- a comedian who uses gags