1. staring with mouth open in surprise, wonder, or stupidity
Usage: informal; British English; present participle of 'gawp'

1. characterized by staring with mouth open; stupidly amazed
Usage: informal; British English

Examples

• The tourists were gawping at the enormous statue in the town square.
• He stood there gawping with his mouth wide open when he heard the news.
• Don't just sit there gawping—help me figure out what to do!
• A gawping crowd gathered around the street performer.
• She caught him gawping at her across the room.
• The children were gawping at the exotic animals in the zoo.