gagwriter
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Definition
Noun: A person who creates jokes, humorous lines, or comic material specifically for performers such as comedians, actors, or television personalities.
Usage
A gagwriter is a professional humorist whose primary job is to write jokes. They are often employed by individual comedians, television shows, or film productions to supply a steady stream of funny material. - The late-night talk show host employs a team of talented gagwriters. - She made her living as a gagwriter for several famous stand-up comics.
Advanced Usage
- The role of a gagwriter: While not always publicly credited, the gagwriter is essential to the comedic process, often tailoring material to a specific performer's style and persona.
- A good gagwriter understands the performer's timing and delivery perfectly.
Variants and Related Words
- Gagman (noun): A synonym for gagwriter, often used in the context of vaudeville or early television.
- The old-school comedian always traveled with his trusted gagman.
- Joke writer (noun): A more general term for someone who writes jokes.
- Comedy writer (noun): A broader term for someone who writes any form of comedy, including sketches, sitcoms, and films, which may encompass the work of a gagwriter.
Synonyms
- Jokester (in a professional context)
- Humorist
- Comedy writer
Related Phrases/Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms using the specific word "gagwriter." The professional term itself is quite specific.
Noun
- someone who writes comic material for public performers