verb
- to stare openly and stupidly or in surprise
Usage: chiefly British; informal
Examples
- The tourists gawped at the enormous statue in the town square.
- Don't just gawp—say something if you have a question.
- She gawped in disbelief when she saw the surprise party.
- The children gawped at the acrobat performing overhead tricks.
- He stood there gawping with his mouth open.
- Crowds gawped at the celebrity walking down the street.