gawky

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Synonyms

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːki

[edit] Etymology

(US, Southern, Appalachian) Probably an interpretative pronounciation of gauche. Compare: gawk (verb)

[edit] Adjective

gawky (comparative gawkier, superlative gawkiest)

1. awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement

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[edit] Synonyms

gauche, ungraceful