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
1
A flock of geese, especially on the ground rather than in flight.
"A gaggle of geese blocked the path by the pond."
2
Informal: a noisy, disorganized group of people.
"A gaggle of tourists crowded around the statue."
verb
1
To cackle, like a goose.
How to use gaggle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA noisy group — literally of geese, or informally of chattering people.
Common pairings
a gaggle of geese
gaggle of tourists
gaggle of reporters
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- gaggles
- Past tense
- gaggled
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A _____ of geese blocked the path by the pond.
Etymology
From Middle English gagelen, "to cackle like a goose."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for gaggle
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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.
