noun

gaggle

GAGL

Gaggle (noun) means a flock of geese, especially on the ground rather than in flight. Example: “A gaggle of geese blocked the path by the pond.”

noun

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

"A gaggle of geese blocked the path by the pond."

Informal: a noisy, disorganized group of people.

"A gaggle of tourists crowded around the statue."

verb

To cackle, like a goose.

How to use gaggle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA noisy group — literally of geese, or informally of chattering people.

Common pairings

a gaggle of geese gaggle of tourists gaggle of reporters

Word forms

gaggled past tense, gaggles singular

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “gaggle” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

A _____ of geese blocked the path by the pond.

Etymology

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

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for gaggle

haggle

See all rhymes for gaggle →

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.