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gaffe

Syllabification: (gaffe)
Pronunciation: /gaf/
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Definition of gaffe

noun

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

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, literally 'boat hook'(from Provençal gaf: see gaff1), used colloquially to mean 'blunder'

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