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gawp

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Gawp (verb) means to look at something for a long time in a silly or rude way.

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To look at something for a long time in a silly or rude way.

"“I have tickets for the train to New York tonight. Hurry up, Molly! Don’t stand there gawping.”" — John Steinbeck, Molly Morgan (1961)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A variation of gape.

Synonyms

goggle gape gawk

Related words

stare lump gaze goon gape gawk goggle stumblebum

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What is the meaning of gawp?

"gawp" (verb) means to look at something for a long time in a silly or rude way.

What is another word for gawp?

Other words for "gawp" include goggle, gape, gawk.

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