Videogag-man

The word gag-man refers to a versatile professional in the world of comedy, acting as either a performer who delivers jokes or a writer who crafts them for others. Whether working in theatre, television, or film, these individuals specialize in the art of the gag to keep audiences entertained. This lesson explores the dual nature of the gag-man, providing clear examples of the term in action and introducing related vocabulary like gagster and jokester. You will also learn colorful idioms such as crack a gag and gag a maggot. Watch the lesson to master this useful term for describing the creators of comedy.

gag-man
A gag-man writes jokes for a popular television show.