gaff

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noun

Plural noun:

gaffsgaf

1.
A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
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2.
A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
We politely ignored his gaff.
3.
A trick or con.
The sideshow feat was just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.
4.
(nautical) The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
5.
(LGBTQ) A type of tight, panty-like underwear worn to hold the penis and testicles tucked backwards and make one's genital region look smooth, as if one had a vulva.
6.
Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.
7.
(dated)An outcry; nonsense.
8.
(Ireland, UK, slang)A place of residence.
We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.
9.
(UK, dated, slang)A disreputable, low-end theatre.
10.
(abbreviation, alt of, clipping, informal, uncountable)Clipping of gaffer tape.
She bought a roll of black gaff to tape down the loose cords.

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verb

V_es/s

gaffs

V_ing/Gerund

gaffing

V_ed/pp

gaffed

1.
To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
2.
To cheat or hoax.
3.
(transitive)To doctor or modify for deceptive purposes.
4.
(obsolete, slang)To gamble, especially by tossing coins.
5.
(informal, transitive)To affix gaffer tape to, or cover with gaffer tape.

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hakapik

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From Middle English gaffe, from Old French gaffe, from gaf (hook), derivative of gafar (to seize), from 𐌲𐌹𐌱𐌰𐌽 (to give). gaffe.