1. a writer or performer of gags; a comedian or comedy writer
Usage: informal; chiefly used in entertainment and comedy contexts

Examples

• The gagman wrote hilarious one-liners for the late-night talk show.
• He started as a gagman in vaudeville before becoming a famous actor.
• The team of gagmen worked together to develop material for the sketch comedy series.
• A skilled gagman can turn any mundane situation into comedy gold.
• The gagman's jokes kept the audience laughing throughout the performance.