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Meaning of the word gawky in English

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gawky

US /ˈɡɑː.ki/
UK /ˈɡɑː.ki/
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Adjective

1.

nervous and awkward

Example:
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The gawky teenager stumbled over his words during the presentation.
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She felt gawky and out of place at the formal dinner.
Synonym:
awkwardclumsyungainlylankygangling
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