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Definition of gawp

gawp

/ɡɔːp/
gawp
Plural:gawps
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Past Simple:gawped
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Past Participle:gawped
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Present Participle:gawping
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gawp Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

British To stare openly, stupidly, or rudely at someone or something.

Example

"Crowds gathered on the pavement to gawp at the street performers."

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• noun

1

British An open-mouthed, foolish, or rude stare.

Example

"The curious onlookers stopped to have a good gawp at the celebrity's extravagant car."

2

British A foolish, awkward, or simple-minded person who staresvacantly.

Example

"Don't just stand there like a helpless gawp while everyone else is carrying the boxes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Gawp' is primarily used in informal British English as the equivalent of the North American 'gawk'.

• Rhymes for gawp

• Nearby Words

gawker
gawkily
gawky
gawp
gawper
gay
gaydar

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the mid-17th century as a northern English dialectal variant of 'galp' (meaning to yawn or gape), ultimately of Germanic origin.

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