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gawky

adjective \ˈgȯ-kē\

: awkward and clumsy

gawk·i·ergawk·i·est

Full Definition of GAWKY

: awkward, clumsy <a gawky adolescent>

— gawk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— gawk·i·ness noun

— gawky noun

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First Known Use of GAWKY

1759

Related to GAWKY

Synonyms: awkward, gawkish, clumsy, graceless, klutzy, uncoordinated, ungainly

Antonyms: coordinated, graceful

Rhymes with GAWKY

chalky, gnocchi, pawky, stalky, talkie, talky

GAWKINESS Defined for Kids

gawky

adjective \ˈgȯ-kē\

gawk·i·ergawk·i·est

Definition of GAWKY for Kids

: awkward and clumsy <a tall gawky boy>

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