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gaggle

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Noun — A flock of geese, especially on the ground rather than in flight.

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How to use gaggle

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a gaggle of geese gaggle of tourists gaggle of reporters

Etymology

From Middle English gagelen, "to cackle like a goose."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gaggle” mean?

The word “gaggle” means a flock of geese, especially on the ground rather than in flight. In plain terms, a noisy group — literally of geese, or informally of chattering people.

How do you pronounce “gaggle”?

“Gaggle” is pronounced GAGL (/ˈɡæɡl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “gaggle” in a sentence?

Here is “gaggle” used in a sentence: “A gaggle of geese blocked the path by the pond.”

What part of speech is “gaggle”?

Depending on how it is used, “gaggle” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “gaggle” come from?

The word “gaggle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English gagelen, "to cackle like a goose.".

How many meanings does “gaggle” have?

“Gaggle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flock of geese, especially on the ground rather than in flight.

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