noun
- an embarrassing mistake made in a social situation or in public
Examples
- The politician’s gaffe about unemployment statistics hurt his campaign.
- She made a social gaffe by asking about his divorce at the party.
- The reporter’s gaffe during the live broadcast went viral online.
- His cultural gaffe of wearing shoes in the temple offended the hosts.
- The CEO’s gaffe in the interview caused the company’s stock to drop.
- It was a major gaffe to mispronounce the ambassador’s name.