Meaning
A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French gaffe (“blunder”). Doublet of gaff.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blooperblundermistakeerrorslipslip-upaberrationbloomerbonerboo-boo
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: