Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gaffe
noun
/ɡæf/
Definition
A gaffe is a mistake or blunder, especially one made in a social setting or during public speaking.
Examples
- During the interview, he made a gaffe by mispronouncing the name of the company’s CEO.
- Her gaffe at the party became a topic of conversation for weeks.
- It was a small gaffe, but it left everyone in the room feeling awkward.
Meaning
It refers to a situation where a person says or does something that is embarrassing or inappropriate.
Synonyms
- blunder
- mistake
- error
- misstep
- faux pas
