gawk
/gɔ:k/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To look with amazement; to stare stupidly or openly in surprise: To gaze or stare in a rude, open-mouthed, or foolish manner, often due to surprise, curiosity, or lack of sophistication.
- Noun:
- An awkward, stupid person: A clumsy, foolish, or socially inept individual.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tourists often gawk at the famous monument.
- Don't gawk at people; it's impolite.
- Noun:
- He felt like a complete gawk when he tripped in front of everyone.
- The clumsy gawk spilled his drink all over the table.
Advanced Usage
- "to gawk at": This is the most common verb construction, meaning to stare openly at someone or something.
- Crowds gathered to gawk at the celebrity's arrival.
- It's rude to gawk at someone's misfortune.
Variants and Related Words
- Gawker (noun): A person who gawks, especially one who stares intrusively.
- The accident attracted a crowd of gawkers.
- Gawky (adjective): Awkward, clumsy, or ungainly in movement or appearance.
- The gawky teenager was still growing into his body.
Synonyms
- Verb: Stare, gape, ogle, rubberneck.
- Noun: Oaf, lout, klutz, clod.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Gawk at: As shown in 'Advanced Usage', this is the standard phrasal verb form.
- People would stop their cars to gawk at the beautiful sunset.
Related Idioms
- To stand and gawk: To stop and stare idly without taking action.
- Don't just stand and gawk; come and help!
Verb
- look with amazement; look stupidly