Gawkers

/ˈɡɔːkərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gawker; multiple people who stare openly at something, usually appearing foolish or rude.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of 'gawker' using '-s'; from 'gawk' with '-er' agent suffix plus plural '-s'; standard English morphology.

Kelly Says

Gawkers as a collective noun became especially relevant in the modern era—every accident scene, celebrity sighting, or unusual street event draws a crowd of gawkers, making this word essential vocabulary for describing modern public behavior.

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