gaffs
The word “gaffs” has 1 syllable: gaffs.
It's pronounced as /ɡæfs/.
What is synonym and antonym for gaffs?
In the thesaurus, “gaffs” has 62 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaffs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gaffs
- appliance
- apprehend
- beats
- blunder
- blunders
- breach
- capture
- catch
- cheats
- crime
- deceives
- detain
- detention
- device
- error
- errors
- failing
- failure
- fault
- fiddles
- fools
- gaffes
- gear
- gizmo
- goof
- hustles
- imprison
- imprisonment
- improprieties
- incarcerate
- incarceration
- indiscretion
- indiscretions
- jail
- jailing
- lapse
- machine
- machinery
- means
- mechanism
- miscue
- misstep
- mistake
- mistakes
- negligence
- offences
- offense
- omission
- oversight
- plucks
- round up
- screws
- seize
- shorts
- sin
- solecisms
- squeezes
- sticks
- stings
- transgression
- tricks
- violation
Antonyms for gaffs
- accuracies
- accuracy
- advantage
- amenities
- attentions
- behavior
- care
- correction
- courtesies
- debunks
- discloses
- exactitudes
- exposes
- formalities
- free
- freedom
- gestures
- kindness
- let go
- liberate
- lose
- manners
- misunderstand
- obedience
- precisions
- release
- remembrance
- reveals
- right
- shows up
- strength
- success
- uncovers
- unmasks
Meanings of gaffs
- noun
- A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
- A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
- A trick or con.
- The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
- A garment worn to hide the genitals.
- (especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.
- A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.
- verb
- To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
- To cheat or hoax.
- To gamble.
- To affix or cover with gaffer tape.
Example Sentences
- The comedian cleverly incorporated unexpected gaffs into his routine, keeping the audience laughing.
- During the live broadcast, the news anchor made several on-air gaffs, creating humorous moments.
- The manager apologized for the recent workplace gaffs and promised improved communication.
- Despite his best efforts, the speaker couldn't avoid making a few public speaking gaffs.
- The politician's series of public relations gaffs became a hot topic in the media.
On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaffs, such as: accuracies, accuracy, advantage, amenities, appliance, apprehend, attentions.
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