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gaucherie

Syllabification: (gau·che·rie)
Pronunciation: /ˌgōSHəˈrē/

Definition of gaucherie

noun

  • awkward, embarrassing, or unsophisticated ways:she had long since gotten over gaucheries such as blushing

Origin:

late 18th century: French, from gauche (see gauche)

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