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gaffe

noun

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Pronunciation: /ɡæf/

noun

Etymology: From French gaffe (“blunder”). Doublet of gaff.

  1. A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.

    make a gaffe

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