GAFFE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a socially awkward or tactless act
Synonyms
Gaffe, Solecism, Gaucherie, Faux pas, Slip
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "gaffe" was borrowed from French gaffe.
🔗 Related Words
gaff – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.