As adjectives the difference between gawkier and pawkier
is that gawkier is comparative of gawky while pawkier is comparative of pawky.
gawkier
English
Adjective
(head)
(gawky)
gawky
English
Adjective
(er)
awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement
pawkier
English
Adjective
(head)
(pawky)
pawky
English
Adjective
(er)
Shrewd, sly; often also as characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour.