Gaggery

/ˈɡæɡəri/ noun

Definition

Jokes, comedy, or the practice of making gags; the behavior or activity of gagging or joking around.

Etymology

From 'gag' plus the suffix '-ery,' which denotes a collection of things, practices, or a place where something is done (as in 'bakery' or 'trickery'). This suffix comes from French and ultimately Latin roots.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ery' is brilliant for creating nouns from verbs and nouns—it simultaneously suggests both a practice and a whole collection or atmosphere, which is why 'gaggery' captures both the jokes AND the comedic attitude around them!

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