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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gaffes

/ɡæfs/ noun · British & US
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What does gaffes mean?

noun

A gaffe is an embarrassing social blunder or a tactless remark. It can also refer to a hook or a peg used to hang something.

Example

"The politician's gaffe during the debate was widely reported in the media."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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