Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gaup

verb
/ɡɔːp/
Definition
To gape or stare in astonishment.
Examples
  • She gauped at the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.
  • Everyone gauped in disbelief when they saw the magician’s trick.
Meaning
The act of looking at something with a wide-open mouth, often due to surprise or wonder.
Synonyms
  • gape
  • stare
  • gawk
  • oggle