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gaff

The word “gaff” has 1 syllable: gaff

It's pronounced as /ɡæf/

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In the thesaurus, “gaff” has 269 synonyms and 68 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for gaff

Antonyms for gaff

Meanings of gaff

  • noun
    1. A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
    2. A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
    3. A trick or con.
    4. The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
    5. A garment worn to hide the genitals.
    6. A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.
    7. Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.
    8. An outcry; nonsense.
    9. (especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.
  • verb
    1. To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
    2. To cheat or hoax.
    3. To gamble.
    4. 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 337 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaff, such as: accommodation, accoutrement, accuracy, achievement, activate, activation, advantage.

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gaffe

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  • blooper
  • blunder
  • bobble
  • boner
  • boo-boo
  • boob
  • brick
  • clanger
  • clinker
  • discourtesy
  • error
  • familiarity
  • fault
  • faux pas
  • flub
  • fluff
  • foul-up
  • fumble
  • gaff
  • goof
  • howler
  • impropriety
  • inaccuracy
  • incivility
  • indecorum
  • indiscretion
  • lapse
  • misapprehension
  • miscalculation
  • miscomprehension
  • misconception
  • misconstruction
  • miscue
  • misdescription
  • misimpression
  • misinterpretation
  • misjudgment
  • misreading
  • misstatement
  • misstep
  • mistake
  • misunderstanding
  • muff
  • offence
  • offense
  • oversight
  • pratfall
  • putting foot in mouth
  • screwup
  • slip
  • slipup
  • snafu
  • solecism
  • stumble
  • trip

habiliments

jailing

fake

fake out

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