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gaffing

The word “gaffing” has 2 syllables: gaf-fing.

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæfɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for gaffing?

In the thesaurus, “gaffing” has 23 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for gaffing

  • apprehend
  • beating
  • bleeding
  • capture
  • catch
  • cheating
  • deceiving
  • detain
  • doing
  • fooling
  • hustling
  • imprison
  • incarcerate
  • jail
  • plucking
  • round up
  • screwing
  • seize
  • squeezing
  • sticking
  • stinging
  • teasing
  • tricking

Antonyms for gaffing

  • debunking
  • disclosing
  • exposing
  • free
  • let go
  • liberate
  • lose
  • misunderstand
  • release
  • revealing
  • showing up
  • telling
  • uncovering
  • undeceiving
  • unmasking

Meanings of gaffing

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The process of landing a fish with a gaff.

Example Sentences

  • The fishermen were joyfully gaffing as they pulled in a massive catch.
  • In the comedy club, the audience couldn't stop gaffing at the comedian's hilarious jokes.
  • The friends spent the afternoon gaffing around the barbecue, sharing stories and laughter.
  • During the lighthearted game, the players were constantly gaffing over silly mishaps.
  • The film crew was caught gaffing behind the scenes, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaffing, such as: apprehend, beating, bleeding, capture, catch, cheating, debunking.

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