Gawk — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgȯk/

Meaning & Definition of Gawk

Gawk (noun)

  1. a clumsy stupid person, lout

Gawk (verb)

  1. to gape or stare stupidly

Gawk (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a big clumsy often slow-witted person

    "thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better"

    similar: clod, clodhopper, hulk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, oaf, palooka
    related: chump, loser, schlemiel, turkey, slouch, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, blunderer, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, clot (British), cluck, clunk, cuddy (British dialect), deadhead, dim bulb (slang), dimwit, dip, dodo, dolt, donkey, doofus (slang), dope, dork (slang), dullard, dumbbell, dumbhead, dum-dum, dummkopf, dummy, dunce, dunderhead, fathead, galoot (slang), gander, golem, goof, goon, half-wit, hammerhead, hardhead, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, jackass, know-nothing, knucklehead, lamebrain, loggerhead (chiefly dialect), loon, lunkhead, meathead, mome (archaic), moron, mug (chiefly British), mutt, nimrod (slang), nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, noddy, noodle, numskull, pinhead, prat (British), ratbag (chiefly Australian), saphead, schlub (slang), schnook (slang), simp, simpleton, stock, stupe, stupid, thickhead, woodenhead, yahoo, yo-yo, anthropoid, ape, beast, boor, brute, cad, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, heel, louse, skunk, snake, stinker, tyke (chiefly British), villain, booby, fool, goose, loony, madman, nut, featherbrain, scatterbrain, rascal, rogue, scamp
    near: brain, brainiac, genius, intellectual, sage, thinker, whiz, wizard

Gawk (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "couldn't help gawking at the exotically dressed guests in the hotel lobby"

    similar: blink, gape, gawp (chiefly British), gaze, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare
    related: glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down
    near: glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gawk

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gawk:

Chiefly British: gawp
clod, clodhopper, hulk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, oaf, palooka, blink, gape, gaze, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare

Related Words for Gawk

chump, loser, schlemiel, turkey, slouch, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, blunderer, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, clot, cluck, clunk, cuddy, deadhead, dim bulb, dimwit, dip, dodo, dolt, donkey, doofus, dope, dork, dullard, dumbbell

Near Antonyms of Gawk

brain, brainiac, genius, intellectual, sage, thinker, whiz, wizard, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Word Forms of Gawk

Inflections: gawked, gawking, gawks

Derived words: gawker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gawk

probably from English dialect gawk left-handed

First known use: 1757

Frequently Asked Questions about Gawk

What does "Gawk" mean?

"Gawk" means a clumsy stupid person, lout. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a clumsy stupid person, lout. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gawk"?

Other words for "Gawk" include clod, clodhopper, hulk, lout, lubber, lug, lump and Neanderthal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gawk" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gawk"?

There are 148 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gawk". Common alternatives include clod, clodhopper, hulk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, oaf and palooka.

How do you use "Gawk" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gawk" in a sentence: "thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better"; "couldn't help gawking at the exotically dressed guests in the hotel lobby".

Is "Gawk" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gawk" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Gawk"?

"Gawk" is pronounced /ˈgȯk/.

What is the origin of the word "Gawk"?

"Gawk" comes from probably from English dialect gawk left-handed. First known use: 1757.

What is another word for "Gawk" meaning "a big clumsy often slow-witted person"?

When "Gawk" (noun) means a big clumsy often slow-witted person, synonyms include clod, clodhopper, hulk, lout, lubber and lug.