n.
Pronunciation: ' ga-g ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gagyll, from gagelen to cackle
Date: 15th century
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>