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单词 gawky
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gawky

adjective

ˈgȯ-kē How to pronounce gawky (audio)
gawkier; gawkiest
: awkward, clumsy
a gawky adolescent
gawkily
ˈgȯ-kə-lē How to pronounce gawky (audio)
adverb
gawkiness noun
gawky noun

Synonyms

  • awkward
  • clumsy
  • gawkish
  • graceless
  • klutzy
  • uncoordinated
  • ungainly
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Example Sentences

the stiff, gawky gait of a newborn colt
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Word History

Etymology

gawk entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gawky

adjective

ˈgȯ-kē How to pronounce gawky (audio)
gawkier; gawkiest
: awkward and clumsy
a tall gawky boy

gawky 1 of 2

adjective

as in awkward
having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner the stiff, gawky gait of a newborn colt

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • awkward
  • clumsy
  • ungainly
  • klutzy
  • uncoordinated
  • unsteady
  • shuffling
  • graceless
  • wobbly
  • shambling
  • lumbering
  • lumpish
  • lubberly
  • galumphing
  • gawkish
  • wabbly
  • larruping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • graceful
  • coordinated
  • lithe
  • lissome
  • lissom
  • nimble
  • light
  • light-footed
  • sure-footed
  • light-foot
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gawky

2 of 2

noun

as in oaf

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • oaf
  • lout
  • lummox
  • tyke
  • gawk
  • clodhopper
  • klutz
  • tike
  • lubber
  • lump
  • tawpie
  • stumblebum
  • looby
  • bungler
  • butterfingers
  • dub
  • fumbler
  • duffer
  • stumbler
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