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Meaning of the word gaggle in English

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gaggle

US /ˈɡæɡ.əl/
UK /ˈɡæɡ.əl/
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Noun

1.

a flock of geese

Example:
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A gaggle of geese waddled across the road.
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We saw a large gaggle of geese near the pond.
Synonym:
flockherdswarmpackcovey
2.

a disorderly or noisy group of people

Example:
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A gaggle of tourists followed the guide.
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The children formed a noisy gaggle in the playground.
Synonym:
crowdmobthronghordecluster

Verb

1.

to make a noise like a goose

Example:
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The geese began to gaggle loudly as we approached.
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You could hear the geese gaggle from a distance.
Synonym:
cacklehonksquawkchattergabble
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