Gaggle

Quick meaning: Gaggle is a noun meaning (collective) A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water.

Meaning

(collective) A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water.

More Meanings

1. (by extension) Any group or gathering of related things, particularly one perceived as noisy, boisterous or chaotic.
2. Short for press gaggle: an informal briefing of journalists.
3. (collective, historical): A group of women.
4. To make a noise like a goose; to cackle.

Example Sentences

The party level ramps up at Thornaby, where a gaggle of women on a 50th birthday bash join us.

They're only referred to as a gaggle when they're on land. When they're flying in formation they can be referred to as a skein.

Last week, Mr. Trump told the [Christian Science] Monitor during a gaggle with reporters that there were “about four” other states where Republicans should redraw the maps besides Texas.

The Canada geese always flew over the 80 acre lake; it was a landmark on their route and a stopping point for many a gaggle, where many hours were spent after feeding in the farmers' fields.

Word Forms

• gaggles
• gaggling
• gaggled

Synonyms for gaggle

Depending on context, synonyms include bunch, women, ladies.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include parade, goose, gooseling, goosery, gullery, goslin.

Related Dictionary Tools