gawker
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɑkɝ// UK //ɡˈɔːkɐ// gawk·er
n. someone who looks at something or someone with great interest, often in a way that is a bit rude or annoying. You usually use this for people who stare at celebrities or at a car accident.
n. a person who stares at something or someone with intense, often intrusive interest. Frequently used to describe onlookers at public spectacles or those who engage in voyeuristic behavior.
The gawker stood at the edge of the crowd.
A group of gawkers gathered around the car accident to see what had happened.
The photographer was frustrated by the presence of gawkers who blocked the lens and prevented the crew from capturing the scene.