Definitions

1. verb

to stare at someone or something in a foolish or open-mouthed manner

“The tourists gawked at the famous painting in the museum.”

2. verb

to look at something with a foolish or open-mouthed expression

“The kids gawked at the giant spider on the wall.”

3. noun

a foolish or open-mouthed stare

“Her gawk at the accident was embarrassing to everyone around her.”