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gawking Definition and Meaning in English (gawking definition)

verb
Synonyms:staringgapingogling
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Gawking definition: Gawking refers to the act of staring openly and foolishly at something or someone, often in a rude or intrusive manner.

Definitions of Gawking

  1. 1verb(colloquial)

    Gawking refers to the act of staring openly and foolishly at something or someone, often in a rude or intrusive manner.

Example Sentences

“Tourists were gawking at the ancient ruins with wide-eyed wonder.”

“Stop gawking and help me with these bags!”

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infinitivegawk
past tensegawked
agent noungawker

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Gawking definition: Gawking refers to the act of staring openly and foolishly at something or someone, often in a rude or intrusive manner.
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'Gawking' translates to 'gawking' in English. Gawking definition: Gawking refers to the act of staring openly and foolishly at something or someone, often in a rude or intrusive manner.
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