😬gaff

noun
/ɡæf/

Meaning

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

Example Sentences

He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.

Example Expressions

pull down the gaff

Synonyms

blunder, mistake, slip, error

Antonyms

accuracy, correctness

Collocations

social gaff, political gaff, make a gaff

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