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foolish and embarrassing error generally made in public
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gaffe

Summary

gaffe is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

Key Facts

  • gaffe is a type of error[2].
  • gaffe is a type of faux pas[3].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include error[2] and faux pas[3].

Why It Matters

gaffe is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · MsynBot bot · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → foolish and embarrassing error generally made in public
    Imported from → —
    Google knowledge graph id → /g/120rs1xc
    Sitelink count → 4
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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