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gaffe

noun

/ɡæf/

Meaning

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.

political gaffe

blunder, mistake, slip, error, faux pas

accuracy, correctness, success

commit a gaffe, embarrassing gaffe, major gaffe, political gaffe

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.