Synonyms for

Gawker

Verb / ˈgɑ:kɜ: / Another word for gawker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who stares openly at someone or something of interest.

Synonyms & similar words

spectator onlooker watcher observer viewer gazer peeper rubberneck busybody curiosity snoop intruder eavesdropper spy investigator detective inspector examiner

Example sentences

  1. The gawker couldn't stop staring at the accident on the highway.
  2. I felt uncomfortable with all the gawkers watching me as I performed.
  3. The gawkers at the zoo pressed their faces against the glass to get a better look at the animals.
  4. The gawker in the park was staring at the couple having a picnic.
  5. Don't be a gawker, it's rude to stare at people.

Quotes

  • 'I don't like gawkers, and I don't want to be one.' - Sophia Bush
  • 'I'm not a gawker. I'm not someone who wants to go to a museum to see a skull.' - Henry Rollins
  • 'I'm not a gawker. I'm not someone who goes to the races to watch the crashes.' - Daniel Ricciardo

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