gaff

The word “gaff” has 1 syllable: gaff.

It's pronounced as /ɡæf/.

What is synonym and antonym for gaff?

In the thesaurus, “gaff” has 55 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaff along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gaff

appliance
apprehend
beat
blunder
breach
capture
catch
cheat
crime
deceive
detain
detention
device
error
failing
failure
fault
fool
gaffe
gear
gizmo
goof
hustle
imprison
imprisonment
incarcerate
incarceration
indiscretion
jail
jailing
lapse
machine
machinery
means
mechanism
miscue
misstep
mistake
negligence
offence
offense
omission
oversight
pluck
round up
screw
seize
sin
squeeze
stick
sting
swindle
transgression
trick
violation

Antonyms for gaff

accuracy
advantage
attention
behavior
care
civility
correction
correctness
courtesy
debunk
exactness
expose
formality
free
freedom
gesture
kindness
let go
liberate
lose
misunderstand
obedience
precision
release
remembrance
reveal
right
show up
strength
success
tell
uncover
undeceive
unmask

Meanings of gaff

noun

A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
A trick or con.
The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
A garment worn to hide the genitals.
A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.
Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.
An outcry; nonsense.
(especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.

verb

To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
To cheat or hoax.
To gamble.
To affix or cover with gaffer tape.

Example Sentences

The comedian made a quick gaff during the live performance, leading to laughter from the audience.
In the intense debate, the politician unintentionally made a significant gaff that became the focus of media attention.
The journalist regretted the embarrassing gaff in the article and issued a correction.
The actor tried to recover gracefully after a minor gaff in his acceptance speech.
The office meeting took an unexpected turn when a colleague made a humorous gaff that lightened the mood.

On this page you'll find 89 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaff, such as: accuracy, advantage, appliance, apprehend, attention, beat, behavior.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.