Gawk

n.

Heard in Cork, Wexford, Kilkenny, Galway and Limerick

To look at someone or something.

What are you gawkin' at?

Posh English

Upon what, may I ask, are you fixing that goggling stare?

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Galway
• Limerick
• Cork (not in the dictionary)

Related terms

• Look crookedTo look at someone in even the slightest disapproving manner.
• Look lahLook at that.
• To look like a hard boiled shiteTo look extremely pale and unwell.
• Ah sure lookA conversational closer indicating resignation or dismissal.
• Ah, look at the gatch a her!An expression of astonishment at someone's dishevelled or sorry state.
• Good look good nite good bye godblessA jocular farewell used by staff in a certain Wicklow chipper.