Dictionary Entry
gawky
gawky is a 5-letter English word with 2 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Foolish and awkward; clumsy; clownish; as, gawky behavior. -- n. A fellow who is awkward from being overgrown, or from stupidity, a gawk. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
5 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 16 · 2 senses
Definitions
- 1superlative
Foolish and awkward; clumsy; clownish; as, gawky behavior. -- n. A fellow who is awkward from being overgrown, or from stupidity, a gawk.
- 2adjective
lacking grace in movement or posture
"a gawky lad with long ungainly legs"
"clumsy fingers"
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