gaffe
12 points
English
5 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a socially awkward or tactless act
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɡˈæf/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural gaffes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a socially awkward or tactless act” wn-def
- “Another word for slip” gen-syn
Anagrams
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