especially: a flock of geese when not in flight compare skein
2
: a group, aggregation, or cluster lacking organization
a gaggle of reporters and photographers
3
: an indefinite number
participated in a gaggle of petty crimes
Examples of gaggle in a Sentence
a noisy gaggle of photographers
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Men wrapped in thick blankets of different colors, denoting different regions of the country or musical factions, gathered in a gaggle.—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025 There was also Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius the prospector, a gaggle of misfit toys, and the Abominable Snow Monster, all of who are synonymous with the Christmas spirit.—Marc Berman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 But amid the usual joggers and dog walkers, an unusual gathering had formed: a gaggle of spectators, dressed to impress, paying homage to a heartthrob.—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024 One is positioned at the top of the tunnel and the other is with the gaggle further down the tunnel.—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gaggle
Word History
Etymology
derivative of gaggle "to cackle," going back to Middle English gagelyn, of imitative origin
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