verb
gawk
GAWK/ɡɔːk/
To stare openly and awkwardly.
The tourist gawks at the unusual car.
Etymology
The verb is recorded with the sense “stare stupidly,” but its origin is uncertain. A proposed connection with Middle English gowen, “to stare,” is disputed.
In context
not wanting people to just like look at you and you know like gawk at you but you want to engage people and get to know them for who they are
More examples
- He realized he was gawking and looked away.
- She disliked being gawked at by strangers.
- They gawked openly at the enormous cake.
Forms
gawk · gawks · gawked · gawking