American English pronunciation
How to pronounce gaffe
IPA transcription: ['ɡæf]
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Noun
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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.