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gaff

noun

/ɡæf/

Meaning

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.

pull down the gaff

blunder, mistake, slip, error

accuracy, correctness

social gaff, political gaff, make a gaff

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.

something that prevents you from concentrating

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions