What does gawk mean slang?
to stare at someone
: to stare at someone or something in a rude or stupid way. gawk. verb.
Is gawk a bad word?
It may have evolved from the word gaw, which came from the Middle English word gowen, meaning “to stare.” When you gawk at something, you get completely absorbed in what you’re looking at. It’s usually not considered polite behavior to gawk at another person, especially if it’s someone you find attractive.
What does gawking look like?
Some dictionaries describe gawking as staring open-mouthed, stupidly. So if something really catches your attention, it may be OK to stare but try not to gawk!
Is gawking a real word?
n. An awkward or clumsy person.
What does it mean to Gaw at someone?
abbreviation. (obsolete) To stare or gape. An expletive, expressing disbelief, horror, or disdain. interjection. AWG, GWA, wag, WAG, WGA.