Gawkier: meaning, definitions and examples
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gawkier
[ หษกษหkiษr ]
physical appearance
The term 'gawkier' refers to a clumsier or awkward appearance or manner. It describes individuals who exhibit a lack of grace or social finesse, often due to their tall, lanky, or gangly physique. Typically, this term is used to compare someone to others who are perceived as more poised or coordinated. It's commonly associated with adolescence, where physical growth can lead to temporary awkwardness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt gawkier than his friends during the school dance.
- Her gawkier posture was evident when she tried to take a photo.
- The gawkier kids often found it hard to fit in.
Translations
Translations of the word "gawkier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais desajeitado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช ungeschickter
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih kikuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej niezgrabny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใกใชใ
๐ซ๐ท plus maladroit
๐ช๐ธ mรกs torpe
๐น๐ท daha sakar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ํฌ๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุฎุฌููุง
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce neohrabanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac neohrabanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ฌจๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj neroden
๐ฎ๐ธ frekar klaufar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ าฑัะปัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แฃแฎแแ แฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha acayip
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs torpe
Etymology
The word 'gawky' originates from the dialect word 'gawk', which means to stare or gape. Historically, the term has been used since the 18th century to describe someone who is tall and awkward. As language evolved, 'gawky' began to encompass the broader notion of being socially awkward or lacking grace. The comparative form 'gawkier' emerged as a way to describe someone who exhibits these traits more than another. It reflects cultural perceptions of physicality and social behavior, often tied to the experiences of youth and growth. The term resonates with many who remember the challenges of their adolescent years, emphasizing the often temporary nature of such awkwardness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,738, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.