What Does Gaff Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
Gaff means "House" and "Mistake."More Detail...
Especially in parts of the UK and Ireland, the word gaff is used as slang to refer to a house and to a mistake. For example:- We are all meeting around Boris's gaff for a party after work. (Here, gaff means "house.")
- The party around Boris's place was one of many gaffs that brought down his government. (Here, gaff means "mistake.")
Image for GAFF
When I write GAFF, I mean this:
"House"
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition
"House" is a common definition for GAFF on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, especially in the UK and Ireland.GAFF | |
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Definition: | House |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"Mistake" is another common definition for GAFF.GAFF | |
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Definition: | Mistake |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults |
An Academic Look at Gaff
Gaff is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
The use of gaff to mean house or mistake long pre-dates the digital era.Example of Gaff Used in a Text
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