gaff

[US]/ɡæf/

[UK]/ɡæf/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A spear with a sharp hook or barbed head, used for catching fish.
vt. To catch or haul in with a gaff.
vi. [Brit. slang] To gamble.

gaff hook

gaff rig

gaff tape

gaffe-prone

social gaffe

political gaffe

commit a gaffe

make a gaffe

avoid a gaffe

The comedian made a gaff during his stand-up routine.

She accidentally revealed the secret, it was a real gaff.

He often makes social gaffs at parties.

The politician's gaff was caught on camera.

The journalist's gaff caused a lot of controversy.

She tried to cover up her gaff with a joke.

It's important to learn from your gaffs and grow.

The CEO's public gaff led to a drop in the company's stock price.

He made a gaff by forgetting his boss's name at the meeting.

The actress's wardrobe malfunction was a major gaff at the award show.

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