Noun: gagman (gagmen) 'gag,man
- A man who writes comic material for public performers
"The late-night show employed a team of gagmen to keep the monologues fresh and funny"
- A male comedian who uses gags
"The gagman kept the audience in stitches with his rapid-fire jokes and physical comedy"
Derived forms: gagmen
Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], gagster [informal], gagwriter, geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, sod [informal], stand-up, standup comedian
Encyclopedia: Gagman