Gawking

v.

Heard in Cork, Kerry and Waterford

To stare rudely or open-mouthed at someone or something.

Wha are you gawkin' at, is there shite on my face or what?

Posh English

What on earth are you staring at, is my countenance somehow sullied?

Same phrase, other counties

• Kerry
• Waterford

Related terms

• What are u gawking at?What are you staring at? Also: Why are you looking at me?
• Crack a window openAn expression used to instruct someone to open a window quickly.
• FeekTo kiss. Also an open-mouthed kiss.
• Caught hole openTo be caught red-handed.
• Il open ya like a bag of taytaA threat to physically assault or dismantle someone thoroughly.
• Open a can o' wormsTo make a situation worse than it already is.