Gaffe
noun
A blunder or mistake, especially one made in a social situation.
The politician made a gaffe during the interview when he forgot the name of his opponent.
Often appears as...
- social gaffe
- political gaffe
Usage tips
Neutral
social gaffe, verbal gaffe, political gaffe
noun
A blunder or mistake, especially one made in a social situation.
The politician made a gaffe during the interview when he forgot the name of his opponent.
Often appears as...
- social gaffe
- political gaffe
Usage tips
Neutral
social gaffe, verbal gaffe, political gaffe
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Awareness
Understanding that 'gaffe' often relates to public mistakes helps in recognizing its use in news reports.
The politician's gaffe went viral on social media.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistake vs. Gaffe
Knowing that not all mistakes are 'gaffes' helps distinguish between private errors and public ones.
It was a small mistake, but calling it a gaffe made it seem more serious.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Realizing that some cultures might view public blunders more harshly than others can affect how 'gaffe' is interpreted.
His gaffe led to international criticism, highlighting cultural differences in expectations.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Awareness
Understanding that 'gaffe' often relates to public mistakes helps in recognizing its use in news reports.
The politician's gaffe went viral on social media.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistake vs. Gaffe
Knowing that not all mistakes are 'gaffes' helps distinguish between private errors and public ones.
It was a small mistake, but calling it a gaffe made it seem more serious.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Realizing that some cultures might view public blunders more harshly than others can affect how 'gaffe' is interpreted.
His gaffe led to international criticism, highlighting cultural differences in expectations.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Awareness
Understanding that 'gaffe' often relates to public mistakes helps in recognizing its use in news reports.
The politician's gaffe went viral on social media.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistake vs. Gaffe
Knowing that not all mistakes are 'gaffes' helps distinguish between private errors and public ones.
It was a small mistake, but calling it a gaffe made it seem more serious.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Realizing that some cultures might view public blunders more harshly than others can affect how 'gaffe' is interpreted.
His gaffe led to international criticism, highlighting cultural differences in expectations.
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