Gawsy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɔzi/

Definitions of gawsy

adjective a Scottish dialect term meaning talkative or chatty

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy had a gawsy look in its eyes.

A2 She gave him a gawsy smile before walking away.

B1 The old man's gawsy behavior made the children laugh.

B2 Despite her gawsy appearance, she was actually quite confident.

C1 The politician's gawsy remarks were met with skepticism by the audience.

C2 The artist's gawsy interpretation of the painting left viewers in awe.

Examples of gawsy in a Sentence

formal The professor's gawsy lecture captivated the students' attention.

informal She always tells the most gawsy stories at parties.

slang That movie was so gawsy, I couldn't stop laughing.

figurative His gawsy personality always brightens up the room.

Grammatical Forms of gawsy

• past tense: gawsied
• plural: gawsies
• comparative: gawsier
• superlative: gawsiest
• present tense: gawsy
• future tense: will gawsy
• perfect tense: has gawsied
• continuous tense: is gawsying
• singular: gawsy
• positive degree: gawsy
• infinitive: to gawsy
• gerund: gawsying
• participle: gawsied

Origin and Evolution of gawsy

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'gawsy' is believed to have originated in Scotland.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is showy or flashy, the meaning of 'gawsy' has evolved to also mean someone who is talkative or gossipy.