gawking

gawk

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gawk]
- /gɔk/
- /ɡɔːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawk]
- /gɔk/

Definitions of gawking word

verb without object gawking to stare stupidly; gape: The onlookers gawked at arriving celebrities. 1
noun gawking an awkward, foolish person. 1
noun gawking Present participle of gawk. 1

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Origin of gawking

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; apparently representing OE word meaning fool, equivalent to ga(gol) foolish + -oc -ock; used attributively in gawk hand, gallock hand left hand

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Parts of speech for Gawking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gawking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for gawking

adjective gawking

staring — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
gazing — to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
ogling — to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
gaping — to stare with open mouth, as in wonder.

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