gaffe

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word gaffe.

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Definition of gaffe:

gaffe (noun):: a social or diplomatic blunder; a socially awkward or tactless act.; something said or done that is socially upsetting or incorrect

Synonyms for gaffe:

barry or barry crocker

bloomer

blooper

blunder

boner

boo-boo

boob

botch

bungle

clanger

error

familiarity

faux pas

flub

foul-up

fuckup

gaff

gaucherie

howler

impropriety

indiscretion

lapse

miscue

misstep

mistake

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Antonyms for gaffe:

accuracy

amenity

attention

care

carefulness

certainty

civility

correction

correctness

courtesy

discreetness

formality

gesture

judgement

judgment

perfection

pleasantry

right

seriousness

success

thoughtfulness

truth

wisdom

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