First Known Use: 1757
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1gawk
noun \ˈgȯk\
Definition of GAWK
: a clumsy stupid person : lout
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Origin of GAWK
probably from English dialect gawk left-handed
Related to GAWK
- Synonyms
- clod, clodhopper, oaf, hulk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, palooka
2gawk
verb
: to stare at someone or something in a rude or stupid way
Full Definition of GAWK
intransitive verb
: to gape or stare stupidly
— gawk·er noun
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Origin of GAWK
perhaps alteration of obsolete gaw to stare
First Known Use: 1785
GAWK Defined for Kids
gawk
verb \ˈgȯk\
gawkedgawk·ing
Definition of GAWK for Kids
: to stare stupidly <She stood there gawking at the celebrities.>
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