gaffe

gaffe · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An embarrassing social blunder or tactless remark, especially one made in public.

Forms

plural: gaffes

Related words

See also: blunder, faux pas
Synonyms: blunder, faux pas, mistake

Etymology

From French gaffe, meaning "blunder" or "boat hook," possibly from Provençal gaf.