Word of the Day - gawk

gawk

/ɡɔːk/ [gawk]
verb
[no object]
Stare openly and stupidly.
noun
An awkward or shy person.

Origin
Late 17th century (as a noun): perhaps related to obsolete gaw ‘to gaze’, from Old Norse gá ‘heed’.

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You would do well to heed the warning offered to all visitors: "Keep your eyes to the ground if you encounter the king."
Gawking at the unusual growth on his cheek is considered rude.