noun
- Plural of gawky; awkward or ungainly persons, especially tall and clumsy people.
Usage: informal; often used to describe teenagers or young people who are physically awkward
Examples
- The gawkies tripped over their own feet during the school dance.
- He felt like one of the gawkies in his new oversized uniform.
- The basketball team was full of gawkies who hadn't yet grown into their height.
- She remembered being one of the gawkies in middle school before she found her confidence.
- The gawkies stumbled through the hallway, still adjusting to their rapid growth.