Definition of gaffe noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a mistake that a person makes in public or in a social situation, especially something embarrassing synonym faux pas. He made some real gaffes early in his career. Most people will politely look the other way if you commit some social gaffe. Want to learn more? More @Wikipedia
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