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- /ɡɑːk/
- /ɡɔːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ɡɑːk/
Definition of gawks word
- noun gawks Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gawk. 1
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Parts of speech for Gawks
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gawks popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gawks usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gawks
verb gawks
- gapes — a wide opening; gap; breach.
- stares — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
- watches — to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed.
- ogles — to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
- eyeballs — Plural form of eyeball.
noun gawks
- clowns — Plural form of clown.
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