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 93 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for gaffing

  • bamboozling
  • beating
  • beguiling
  • betraying
  • bilking
  • bitching
  • bleeding
  • bluffing
  • buffaloing
  • burning
  • catching
  • cheating
  • chiseling
  • chiselling
  • chousing
  • clipping
  • conning
  • cozening
  • deceiving
  • defrauding
  • deluding
  • diddling
  • doing
  • doing a number on
  • doing in
  • double-crossing
  • duping
  • euchring
  • exploiting
  • extorting
  • faking out
  • fast-talking
  • fiddling
  • fleecing
  • flimflamming
  • fooling
  • gammoning
  • gouging
  • gulling
  • having
  • having on
  • hoaxing
  • hoodwinking
  • hornswoggling
  • hosing
  • humbugging
  • hustling
  • juggling
  • kidding
  • leading one down the garden path
  • leading one up the garden path
  • milking
  • misguiding
  • misinforming
  • misleading
  • mulcting
  • nicking
  • nobbling
  • overcharging
  • plucking
  • putting on
  • reaming
  • ripping off
  • rooking
  • screwing
  • selling a bill of goods to
  • shaking down
  • shortchanging
  • shorting
  • skinning
  • skunking
  • snookering
  • snowing
  • soaking
  • spoofing
  • squeezing
  • sticking
  • stiffing
  • stinging
  • stringing along
  • suckering
  • sucking in
  • swindling
  • taking for a ride
  • taking in
  • taking to the cleaners
  • teasing
  • thimblerigging
  • tricking
  • victimizing
  • wrenching
  • wresting
  • wringing

Antonyms for gaffing

  • debunking
  • disabusing
  • disclosing
  • disenchanting
  • disillusioning
  • divulging
  • exposing
  • revealing
  • showing up
  • telling
  • uncloaking
  • uncovering
  • undeceiving
  • unmasking
  • unveiling

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 108 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaffing, such as: bamboozling, beating, beguiling, betraying, bilking, bitching, bleeding.

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