gawker

/ˈɡɔːkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who gazes at something with curiosity or amusement, especially at something considered to be of little importance or of a scandalous nature

“The paparazzi became notorious gawkers, constantly seeking out celebrities’ personal lives.”

2. verb

to gaze at or stare at something with curiosity or amusement

“She was seen gawking at the accident scene, unable to look away.”

Synonyms

  • gazer
  • spectator
  • stargazer

Antonyms

  • investigator
  • observer