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   gaffe

   /ɡaf/

   noun

   • 1. an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder: "an unforgivable social gaffe"

   Word Origin early 20th century: from French, literally ‘boathook’ (from Provençal gaf: see gaff1), used colloquially to mean ‘blunder’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of GAFFE is a social or diplomatic blunder. How to use gaffe in a sentence.

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   GAFFE definition: 1. a remark or action that is a social mistake and not considered polite: 2. a remark or action…. Learn more.

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   A gaffe is a stupid or careless mistake, for example when you say or do something that offends or upsets people.

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   GAFFE meaning: 1. a remark or action that is a social mistake and not considered polite: 2. a remark or action…. Learn more.

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   gaffe. noun. /ɡæf/. /ɡæf/. a mistake that a person makes in public or in a social situation, especially something embarrassing synonym faux pas. a social gaffe. He made some real gaffes early in his career. Most people will politely look the other way if you commit some social gaffe. Word Origin.

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   A blatant mistake or misjudgment. American Heritage. A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public. Wiktionary. Synonyms: gaucherie. slip. solecism. faux-pas. mistake. misjudgment. goof. error. boner. blunder. blooper. indiscretion. Antonyms: correction. Other Word Forms of Gaffe. Noun.

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   Gaffe definition: a social blunder; faux pas.. See examples of GAFFE used in a sentence.