gawkies

/ˈɡɔːkiz/
noun
  1. Plural of gawky; awkward, clumsy, or ungainly people, especially young people who are growing quickly.
    • A group of gawkies huddled by the lockers, unsure what to do with their long arms and legs.
    • The coach worked patiently with the gawkies on the team, helping them improve their coordination.
    • The middle school dance was full of gawkies tripping over their own feet.
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