**Parts of Speech:** Gawps is a verb.
**Definition:** To gawp means to stare in a rude, open-mouthed way, often because of surprise or curiosity.
**Pronunciations:**
- US: /ɡɔːps/
- UK: /ɡɔːps/
**Origin and Usage:** Gawps is a word that originated in the early 19th century in Britain. It is a colloquial term that is still widely used in British English today. The word is often used to describe someone who is staring in a way that is considered rude or impolite.
**Synonyms:** Synonyms for gawps include gapes, stares, gazes, and ogles.
**Related Words:** Related 5 letter words to gawps include:
- Agape
- Gappy
- Gimps
- Grasp
**Example Sentences:**
- She gawped at the celebrity as he walked past her.
- The tourists gawped in amazement at the ancient ruins.
- He couldn help but gawp at the bizarre outfit his friend was wearing.