Added 10 October 2026 gawky /ˈɡɔːki/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about gawky at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement. Left-handed. noun An awkward, ungainly person. Related Words: clunkyclumsyungainlyunwieldyawkwardgawkishgaucheganglingganglylankylumpishawky Back to today's word