gaffe — an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡæf/
Korean meaning: 당황스러운 실수, 특히 공개적으로 저지르는 실수
Korean pronunciation: 개프 (강세: 개프)
Example Sentences
- His gaffe of calling the bride by his ex-girlfriend's name made the wedding ceremony awkward.
- The CEO's gaffe during the presentation cost the company a million-dollar deal.
- She tried to cover up her gaffe by pretending it was a joke.
gaffe
NOUN//ɡæf//
an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public
Public embarrassing mistake at formal event
One gaffe with the staff made everyone laugh!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'gaffe' meaning a hook or a blunder. The word originally referred to a boatman's hook, but came to mean a social blunder or mistake, possibly from the idea of clumsily hooking or catching something awkwardly.
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📝Examples
“His gaffe of calling the bride by his ex-girlfriend's name made the wedding ceremony awkward.”
“The CEO's gaffe during the presentation cost the company a million-dollar deal.”
“She tried to cover up her gaffe by pretending it was a joke.”
“The reporter's gaffe of mixing up the twin brothers' names became a meme.”
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