gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈga-gəl 

1

: flock

especially : a flock of geese when not in flight compare skein

2

: a group, aggregation, or cluster lacking organization

a gaggle of reporters and photographers

3

: an indefinite number

participated in a gaggle of petty crimes

Examples of gaggle in a Sentence

a noisy gaggle of photographers

Recent Examples on the Web

The humanizing comments are always met with a chuckle from a gaggle of reporters and a goofy smile from the player. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

Heck, even Bridget, Mark, and a gaggle of London models attended his fancy funeral. —EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025

Also, a gaggle of Golden Bachelorette contestants show up to … do what exactly? —Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025

This new gaggle of mostly privileged Americans remain as flawed and self-absorbed as ever, too. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

derivative of gaggle "to cackle," going back to Middle English gagelyn, of imitative origin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈgag-əl 

1

: flock entry 1 sense 1

especially : a flock of geese when not in flight

2

: an unorganized group

a gaggle of reporters