Stare stupidly is an expression used to describe a person who is looking at something with a blank, unthinking expression. GAWK, GAWP, and GAPE are all synonyms for this expression. GAWK is defined as to stare in amazement or admiration, GAWP is defined as to stare in a stupid or foolish manner, and GAPE is defined as to look with the mouth open in wonder or surprise. All three words can be used to describe someone who is staring stupidly.