# gaggle

/ˈɡæɡəɫ/ (US) · /ɡˈæɡəl/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gaggle
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a group of people who are talking too much or being too loud. It is often used to describe a crowd of people who are being annoying or silly.

For teachers: a group of people, typically characterized by excessive noise or foolishness. Often carries a derogatory or dismissive tone, implying a lack of sophistication or decorum.

## Examples

- A gaggle of tourists blocked the narrow street.
- The reporter was ignored by a gaggle of photographers waiting outside the courthouse.
- The politician's speech was drowned out by the constant chatter of a gaggle of supporters who had gathered in the front row.

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