Gawk and Goof

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

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

Nearby Words: gawky, gawked, gawking

Goof

Goof noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: leave it to that goof to forget the bait on a fishing trip

Gawk and goof are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gawk" instead a noun "Goof".

Nearby Words: goofy, goofed, goofing
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