gawky

gawky Definition

gawky (gô′kē)

adjective gawk′i·er, gawk′i·est

awkward or ungainly, often, specif., from being disproportionately tall

Etymology: prob. < ME gouki, foolish < gouk: see gowk

gawky Related Forms

gawk′i·ly adverb gawk′i·ness noun

gawky Synonyms

modif.

gawky Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

teenager: Peyton McKenzie is a shy, gawky teenager, living with her widowed father, when her cousin Nora comes for a visit.
girl: Although I struggle for a recollection of a gawky big girl, I can never bring her into focus.

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