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gaffes

G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ɡæf/
    • /ɡæf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ɡæf/

Definitions of gaffes word

  • noun gaffes An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder. 1
  • noun gaffes plural of gaffe. 0
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Parts of speech for Gaffes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Gaffes

gaffes popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for gaffes

general gaffes

  • bloomers — Bloomers are an old-fashioned kind of women's underwear which consists of wide, loose trousers gathered at the knees.
Just one Synonym for gaffes

Antonyms for gaffes

noun gaffes

Just one Antonym for gaffes

Top questions with gaffes

  • what are gaffes?

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