1. to stare openly and stupidly or in surprise
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• The tourists gawps at the enormous statue in the town square.
• She gawps in disbelief when she sees the surprise party.
• He gawps out the window like he's never seen snow before.
• Don't just gawp—help me carry these boxes!
• The children gawp at the street performer doing magic tricks.