gawky
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gawky

adjective \ˈg-kē\
gawk·i·ergawk·i·est

Definition of GAWKY

: awkward, clumsy <a gawky adolescent>
gawk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
gawk·i·ness noun
gawky noun

Examples of GAWKY

  1. <the stiff, gawky gait of a newborn colt>

First Known Use of GAWKY

1759

Rhymes with GAWKY

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