gaffe
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gaffe
1905–10; < French: blunder, probably special use of gaffe gaff 1
Example Sentences
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But the bizarre gaffe by the Dane sparked outrage from Tottenham fans on social media, leaving Frank with more awkward questions to answer following the latest wretched result of his troubled reign.
From Barron's
Gadsden’s goal-line gaffe was one of several mistakes that played a role in ending the Chargers’ four-game winning streak last week.
From Los Angeles Times
Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II has had a strong rookie campaign, but a gaffe against the Texans has left him motivated to do better moving forward.
From Los Angeles Times
She was relentless with her self-criticism, always finding some minor gaffe to ruminate on.
From Los Angeles Times
Journalist Michael Kinsley famously defined a “gaffe” as what happens “when a politician tells the truth—some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.”
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