Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foo-pah

noun
/fuːˈpɑː/
Definition
A blunder or mistake in social etiquette.
Examples
  • He committed a major foo-pah by forgetting his partner’s name at the party.
  • Her dress code mishap was an embarrassing foo-pah during the formal event.
Meaning
Foo-pah refers to a social error or a faux pas that can cause embarrassment or awkwardness in social interactions.
Synonyms
  • faux pas
  • blunder
  • error
  • mistake