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Webster 1913 Edition

Gawky

Gawk′y

(ga̤k′y̆)
,
Adj.
[
Com
par.
Gawkier
(ga̤k′ĭ-ẽr)
;
sup
erl.
Gawkiest
.]
Foolish and awkward; clumsy; clownish;
as,
gawky
behavior
. –
Noun.
A fellow who is awkward from being overgrown, or from stupidity, a gawk.

Webster 1828 Edition

Gawky

GAWK'Y

,
Adj.
Foolish; awkward; clumsy; clownish. [In this sense it is retained in vulgar use in America.]

GAWK'Y

,
Noun.
A stupid, ignorant, awkward fellow.

Definition 2024

gawky

gawky

English

Adjective

gawky ‎(comparative gawkier, superlative gawkiest)

  1. awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement

Translations

Synonyms

Etymology

gawk +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔːki/
    Rhymes: -ɔːki

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