Gawp
verb
To stare with an open mouth, typically in wonder or disbelief.
She stood there gawping at the magician's tricks.
Usage tips
Informal
gawp in amazement, gawp at, gawp in shock
verb
To stare with an open mouth, typically in wonder or disbelief.
She stood there gawping at the magician's tricks.
Usage tips
Informal
gawp in amazement, gawp at, gawp in shock
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Describing the act of gawping usually conveys an informal tone; for formal contexts, consider 'stare'.
The child gawped at the dinosaur exhibit, mesmerized by its size.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconceptions
Some may confuse gawp with a casual glance; it implies a more intent and shocked look.
I thought he would just glance at the painting, but he ended up gawping at it for hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Literature
Authors may use 'gawp' to depict characters' astonishment in a vivid way, enhancing visual imagery.
The crowd gawped as the fireworks lit up the sky.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Describing the act of gawping usually conveys an informal tone; for formal contexts, consider 'stare'.
The child gawped at the dinosaur exhibit, mesmerized by its size.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconceptions
Some may confuse gawp with a casual glance; it implies a more intent and shocked look.
I thought he would just glance at the painting, but he ended up gawping at it for hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Literature
Authors may use 'gawp' to depict characters' astonishment in a vivid way, enhancing visual imagery.
The crowd gawped as the fireworks lit up the sky.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Describing the act of gawping usually conveys an informal tone; for formal contexts, consider 'stare'.
The child gawped at the dinosaur exhibit, mesmerized by its size.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconceptions
Some may confuse gawp with a casual glance; it implies a more intent and shocked look.
I thought he would just glance at the painting, but he ended up gawping at it for hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Literature
Authors may use 'gawp' to depict characters' astonishment in a vivid way, enhancing visual imagery.
The crowd gawped as the fireworks lit up the sky.
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