gaffe Meaning & Definition
/ɡæf/
What Does Gaffe Mean?
Gaffe is a noun that means A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.
Word Facts for Gaffe
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɡæf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | slip, faux pas and gaucherie |
| Plural | gaffes |
Gaffe Definition (Noun)
- A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.
make a gaffe
Noun
- A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.
Synonyms of Gaffe
Gaffe synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gaffe
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Gaffe in a Sentence
make a gaffe
Word Forms & Grammar
gaffe (plural gaffes)
Words That Rhyme With Gaffe
Origin of Gaffe
From French gaffe (“blunder”), in turn from Old Occitan gaf (“clasp”). Ultimately derived from Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐍆𐌰𐌷 (gafah, “clasp”, noun) (𐌲𐌰- (ga-, intensifier) + 𐍆𐌰𐌷𐌰𐌽 (fahan, “to catch”)). Doublet of gaff.
Gaffe Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of gaffe is //ɡæf//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Gaffe
What part of speech is gaffe?
Gaffe is a noun.
What is another word for gaffe?
You can replace gaffe with words such as slip, faux pas and gaucherie. See the full list of gaffe synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gaffe?
The plural of gaffe is gaffes.