Definition of GAFFE

gaffe

Meanings

Plural: gaffes

Noun

  • a socially awkward or tactless act
  • A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.

Origin / Etymology

From French gaffe (“blunder”). Doublet of gaff.

Scrabble Score: 12

gaffe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gaffe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gaffe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

gaffe is a valid Words With Friends word