groak

• Verbo que significa mirar fijamente y en silencio a alguien que está comiendo, con la esperanza de que le ofrezcan comida.

An obsolete verb meaning to stare silently at someone who is eating, in the hope of being offered food.

1. Stare longinglyC2informal

   To look or stare at someone or something with longing, especially while they are eating, in the hope of being offered some.

   Mirar con anhelo

   • The dog sat by the table, groaking at the children as they ate their dinner.
   • He was groaking at the pastry display, hoping the baker would offer him a free sample.
   • Stop groaking at my sandwich and go get your own lunch.