Associations to the word «Gawk»

Wiktionary

GAWK, noun. A cuckoo
GAWK, noun. A fool
GAWK, noun. A simpleton, stupid or clumsy person.
GAWK, verb. To stare or gape stupidly
GAWK, verb. To stare conspicuously.

Dictionary definition

GAWK, noun. An awkward stupid person.
GAWK, verb. Look with amazement; look stupidly.

Wise words

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