gagman
/ˈɡæɡˌmæn/
noun
- A person who writes or tells jokes, especially as a professional for comedians, television shows, or movies.
- The late-night show hired a new gagman to write jokes for the host.
- As a gagman, she spent hours crafting punchlines for the comedy special.
- The movie's gagman was known for his clever one-liners and slapstick humor.
- A comedian or performer who specializes in telling jokes and making people laugh.
- Every gagman knows that timing is the most important part of a joke.
- The old gagman had the audience roaring with laughter from his first joke.
- He started his career as a gagman in small clubs before becoming a famous comedian.