gape seed

English

noun
Definitions
  • Something to be gaped at, a strange sight; typically used in phrases such as to buy (buy), sow (sow) etc. gape seed, describing people who merely stand and stare instead of transacting business.

Etymology

Compound from English gape + English seed.

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English

seed

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