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gawking

[gawk-ing]

gawking Definition

staring openly and stupidly.

Using gawking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gawking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tourists were gawking at the tall buildings.

  • Example

    Stop gawking and get back to work!

  • Example

    She caught him gawking at her from across the room.

gawking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gawking

Phrases with gawking

  • to stare at someone or something in a rude or stupid way

    Example

    The people on the street were gawking at the accident.

  • the level of attention or interest generated by something unusual or shocking

    Example

    The gawk factor was high when the celebrity walked into the restaurant.

  • a person or thing that obstructs the view of something interesting or attractive

    Example

    The tall man in front of me was a gawk block, and I couldn't see the stage.

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Summary: gawking in Brief

'Gawking' [gawk-ing] is a verb that means staring openly and stupidly. It is often used to describe people who are staring at something or someone in a rude or inappropriate way, as in 'The tourists were gawking at the tall buildings.' 'Gawking' can also be used in phrases like 'gawk at,' which means to stare at someone or something in a rude or stupid way.