Meaning of gawp in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɡɔp/

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1. Verb

   gawp

   Etymology

   late 17th century: perhaps an alteration of gape

   Definitions

   1. look with amazement

   Examples

   • « look stupidly »

   Derived terms

   • gape

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