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Is it gaffe or gaff?
A gaff is a sharp metal hook used to land large fish, while a gaffe is an embarrassing mistake or social blunder. A gaffe is an embarrassing mistake or faux pas. It is usually an unintentional mistake, but it can also be a deliberate insult or offense.A gaffe is a stupid or careless mistake, for example when you say or do something that offends or upsets people. He made an embarrassing gaffe at the convention last weekend. … social gaffes committed by high-ranking individuals. Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error, indiscretion More Synonyms of gaffe.'Gaff' is a slang term used in cockney and estuary dialects of English. Most people will tell you it means 'house', and this is the sense in which you will hear it most often, but it actually means 'place'.

What is gaff in British English : /ɡæf/ UK informal. someone's house or home: Have you ever been round his gaff SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

What is gaff in UK slang

a person’s home

noun British slang, archaic. 1. a person's home, esp a flat. 2. Also called: penny-gaff.

What does gaff mean : 'Gaff' is a slang term used in cockney and estuary dialects of English. Most people will tell you it means 'house', and this is the sense in which you will hear it most often, but it actually means 'place'.

Verb. To use a gaff, especially to land a fish. To cheat or hoax. (slang, obsolete) To gamble, especially by tossing coins.

Meaning of gaff in English

someone's house or home: Have you ever been round his gaff

Why do we use gaff

A gaff is a big hook designed to grab fish and pull them into the boat quickly and safely. Since so many pelagic fish have teeth or can be dangerous by virtue of their size, gaffing is much safer for the anglers than landing the fish by hand. A high-quality gaff is as vital on a boat as lifejackets.Simply ease the hand gaff under the lower jaw while you steady the fish by holding the leader. Raise the gaff with a steady pressure to find the sweet spot between the jawbones. I only recommend using a hand gaff or lipping tool for fish under 30 inches and/or 20 pounds. Large fish can do serious damage to your wrist.Gaffer (boss), a British colloquial term for "boss", "foreman" or "old man" Gaffer (filmmaking), the head of the electrical/lighting department.

British Slang. to gamble, especially to indulge in petty gambling, as to toss coins.

What is a gaff in British English : /ɡæf/ UK informal. someone's house or home: Have you ever been round his gaff SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

How to use gaff : Gaffs are worn underneath underwear.

  1. You'll want to GENTLY push the testicles up with two or three fingers into your body.
  2. Then, use your hand to GENTLY tuck everything else back.
  3. Keep everything secured with your hand while pulling up the gaff completely.
  4. Make sure everything feels comfortable and secure.

What is gaff explained

/gæf/ A gaff is a long pole with a barbed hook on one end. Large fish that are too heavy to be pulled in on a line are sometimes fished with a gaff. Think of a gaff as a simpler version of a harpoon.

Examples from Collins dictionaries

She is more than welcome to pop round to my gaff any time. Visiting Dover Castle, he remarked, 'It's a beautiful gaff'.How to Choose a Gaff

  1. Small skiffs & kayaks: 2' to 4' gaffs work well since fish are gaffed at close range.
  2. Medium skiffs & boats (18' to 30'): 4' to 6' gaffs allow reaching fish from mid-gunnels.
  3. Large fishing boats (30' to 50'+): 6' to 8' gaffs enable reaching fish from lower gunnels and high bows.

Why do Brits say gaffer : In 16th century England, a gaffer was the head of an organised group of labourers. Also used colloquially to refer to an old man, which several managers were, the word entered the sports lexicon. It's thought to derive from 'godfather' or 'governor'.