GAWKED Meaning and
Definition
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Gawked is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "gawk". The term "gawk" refers to the act of staring openly, with curiosity or astonishment. To gawk means to look at someone or something in a manner that is considered rude or thoughtless due to the prolonged and conspicuous nature of the gaze.
When people gawk, they often display a lack of subtlety or social awareness, as their attention becomes fixated on something or someone of interest without regard for proper manners or etiquette. The act of gawking typically involves an open mouth, widened eyes, and a sense of amazement or bewilderment.
Gawking can occur due to various reasons, such as seeing something unusual, witnessing a captivating performance, or encountering an unexpected event. It often implies a lack of control over one's curiosity or fascination, leading to a prolonged and unabashed stare. While gawking can be unintentional or involuntary, it is generally regarded as impolite or disrespectful behavior.
The term "gawked" is commonly used to describe the action of someone being caught in the act of gawking. It signifies that an individual was observed staring in an overt or gawking manner. The past tense form helps to describe a specific incident or moment where the act of gawking took place, emphasizing the sense of indiscretion or impropriety associated with the behavior.
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Etymology of GAWKED
The word "gawked" comes from the Middle English term "gawken", which originated from Old Norse "gaukr" meaning "a stupid person" or "a cuckoo". It later evolved in Middle English to "gawken", referring to the action of staring foolishly or gazing in amazement. Over time, it transformed into the past participle "gawked", which is still used today to describe someone who stares or observes with a lack of intelligence or understanding.
Similar spelling words for GAWKED
- Cawed,
- Gazed,
- naked,
- Gagged,
- gashed,
- Quaked,
- jacked,
- Raked,
- Caked,
- Calked,
- gasket,
- Caged,
- quacked,
- Gauged,
- faked,
- gazda,
- Waked,
- Joked,
- Hawked,
- baked.
Conjugate verb Gawked
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PAST
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PRESENT
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PRESENT PERFECT
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