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gawker

/ˈɡɔː.kɚ/
gawk · er
Plural:gawkers
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• noun

1

A person who stares openly, foolishly, or rudely at someone or something, such as a roadside accident or a celebrity.

Example

"Traffic slowed to a crawl because of all the gawkers craning their necks to see the minor fender bender."

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• Rhymes for gawker

• Nearby Words

gavel
gavial
gawk
gawker
gawkily
gawky
gawp

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gawker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gawker
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