American English pronunciation

How to pronounce gaffe

IPA transcription: ['ɡæf]

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Noun

  • a socially awkward or tactless act

Usage examples

  • Social Credit ran a lackluster campaign beset by gaffes.
  • Tolkien's character Gaffer Gamgee.
  • His candidacy was also almost immediately plagued by a number of public relations gaffes.