Cretin and Gawk

Cretin

Cretin noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: in discussions anyone who disagrees with her is inevitably called a cretin

Gawk and cretin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gawk" instead a noun "Cretin".

Nearby Words: cretinous, cretinism

Gawk

Gawk noun - A big clumsy often slow-witted person.
Usage example: thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better

Cretin and gawk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cretin" instead a noun "Gawk".

Nearby Words: gawky, gawked, gawking
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