Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gafe
noun
/ɡæf/
Definition
A social blunder or an act of clumsiness in a social situation.
Examples
- He committed a gafe during the meeting by mistakenly calling his boss by the wrong name.
- Her gafe at the party made everyone feel awkward for a moment.
Meaning
The act of making a mistake or blundering in a social context, often causing embarrassment.
Synonyms
- blunder
- mistake
- gaffe
- faux pas