Definition of gaper

gaper

noun

• a person who won't participate in an event that might lead to physical pain (primarily sports) but attend the event and get in the way; "spectator".

  All those gapers are getting in the way.

  Last edited on Jun 03 2013. Submitted by Chuck H. from Bakersfield, CA, USA on Apr 16 1998.

• A tourist, constantly getting in the way of real mountain riders.

  The Ski P's took me down after I nailed that gaper.

  Last edited on Feb 17 2002. Submitted by Jeremy B. from Valparaiso, IN, USA on Feb 17 2002.

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