Comparative form of gawky; more awkward, ungainly, or clumsy in movement or appearance.
From 'gawk' (uncertain origin, possibly Scandinavian) plus '-y' suffix forming adjectives, then '-er' comparative suffix; standard English comparative morphology.
Gawkier captures something real about adolescence—the stage where kids suddenly become aware of their limbs and become more awkward, which is why 'gawky' is so often applied to teenagers hitting growth spurts.
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