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gawky
What does gawky mean?
gawky (adjective): awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use gawky in a sentence?
- A gawky lad with long ungainly legs. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce gawky?
/ˈɡɔki/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does gawky come from?
From gawk + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of gawky?
Words related to gawky
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “gawky” mean?
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
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easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled
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showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring
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awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement
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clumsy
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innate
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sturdy
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