- Gaffe
- Today's Word
Gaffe
GAF
Definition
(noun) A noticeable mistake or blunder, especially in public.
Example
The candidate’s gaffe during the debate quickly went viral.
Fun FactFrom French origins meaning “hook,” gaffe originally referred to getting caught—fitting, since most gaffes get noticed and circulated fast. Politicians, celebrities, and anyone with a microphone are prone to them. What makes it a gaffe is the cringe factor: it’s not just wrong, it’s awkwardly obvious.
Today's Popular Words
Gaffe
- Today's Word
Gaffe
GAF
Definition
(noun) A noticeable mistake or blunder, especially in public.
Example
The candidate’s gaffe during the debate quickly went viral.
Fun Fact
From French origins meaning “hook,” gaffe originally referred to getting caught—fitting, since most gaffes get noticed and circulated fast. Politicians, celebrities, and anyone with a microphone are prone to them. What makes it a gaffe is the cringe factor: it’s not just wrong, it’s awkwardly obvious.
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