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Definition gape in British English

gape verb

[intransitive] verb
/ɡeɪp/
1

to look at something or someone with your mouth open because you are very surprised

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look
2

to open wide, or to be wide open

Example

Suddenly he was at the door, his pyjama jacket gaping open.

Synonyms and related words
open up open try
Definition gape in British English