Gawky: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คทโโ๏ธ
gawky
[ หษกษห.ki ]
physical appearance
Gawky describes someone who is awkward in movement or posture. This term often refers to tall and thin individuals who have not yet fully coordinated their long limbs. Gawky people may appear clumsy due to their long bones and lack of grace. The term can also hint at social awkwardness, suggesting a lack of refinement in mannerisms or speech.
Synonyms
awkward, clumsy, lanky, ungainly
Examples of usage
- He was a gawky teenager, always tripping over his own feet.
- She felt gawky in her new, oversized dress.
- The gawky boy struggled to fit in with his peers.
Translations
Translations of the word "gawky" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desajeitado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช ungeschickt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zdziwiony
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใกใชใ
๐ซ๐ท maladroit
๐ช๐ธ torpe
๐น๐ท garip
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฌ๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุชูุงุณู
๐จ๐ฟ neลกikovnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neลกikovnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neroden
๐ฎ๐ธ fรกtรฆkinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแ แฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qeyri-adi
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpe
Etymology
The word 'gawky' likely has origins in the 19th century, derived from the earlier term 'gawk', which means to stare in a foolish or awkward manner. 'Gawk' itself can be traced back to the Scottish word 'gawk,' which referred to a foolish or clumsy person. The term 'gawky' evolved from this description, reflecting the awkwardness and lack of grace often associated with such individuals. It has been a part of the English language colloquially to describe adolescence, especially during the growth spurts where physical coordination may lag behind rapid development. Over time, the usage of 'gawky' has expanded beyond physical characteristics to include social awkwardness, making it a versatile term in contemporary language.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,938 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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