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