gawky

gawky

adj \ˈgȯ-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

Related to GAWKY

Synonyms: awkward, gawkish, clumsy, graceless, klutzy, uncoordinated, ungainly

Antonyms: coordinated, graceful

Related Words: galumphing, larruping [dialect], lubberly, lumbering, lumpish, shambling, shuffling, unsteady, wobbly (also wabbly)

Near Antonyms: light, light-footed (also light-foot), lissome (also lissom), lithe, nimble, sure-footed

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Rhymes with GAWKY

chalky, gnocchi, pawky, stalky, talkie, talky