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gaggle.

A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water; other groups of birds.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡæɡl̩/
  1. A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water; other groups of birds.

    collective
  2. Any group or gathering of related things, particularly one perceived as noisy, boisterous or chaotic.

    broadly
  3. Short for press gaggle: an informal briefing of journalists.

    abbreviation · alt-of
  4. A group of women.

    collective · historical
Where this word comes from

From Middle English gagelen (“to cackle; cackle like a goose”). Compare Dutch gaggelen (“to cackle”), Icelandic gagl (“small goose; gosling”), Norwegian Nynorsk gagl (“wild goose”).

verb/ˈɡæɡl̩/
  1. To make a noise like a goose; to cackle.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English gagelen (“to cackle; cackle like a goose”). Compare Dutch gaggelen (“to cackle”), Icelandic gagl (“small goose; gosling”), Norwegian Nynorsk gagl (“wild goose”).

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