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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 perfect example of a particular quality or type; the essence of something.

a picture or image captured by a camera

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

A male parent of a child.

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move