gaffe - Wiktionary, the free dictionary gaffe (plural gaffes) A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette synonyms Synonyms: blooper, blunder, mistake, error, slip, slip-up; see also Thesaurus: error make a gaffe
Gaff vs. Gaffe: Whats the Difference? - Grammarly A gaff is tangible, involving the catching of fish or handling of sails, whereas a gaffe is an intangible social slip that can cause embarrassment or discomfort in a social setting
Gaffe - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English Use 'gaffe' to describe a social or public mistake, especially one made by a public figure or in formal settings It often carries a sense of embarrassment The politician's gaffe during the debate was widely reported in the media She made a gaffe when she forgot the host's name at the party
Gaffe - Words for Mistakes | Merriam-Webster 1 : a social or diplomatic blunder 2 : a noticeable mistake The gaffe that we apply to mistakes and blunders of various kinds was borrowed from French but likely has its origins in the argot of sailors