Gaffe vs. Goof — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gaffe and Goof
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Gaffe
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder
In my first few months at work I made some real gaffes
His comments are a major diplomatic gaffe
Goof
A goof is a mistake. The term is also used in a number of specific senses: in cinema, it is an error or oversight during production that is visible in the released version of the film.
Gaffe
A clumsy social error; a faux pas
"The excursion had in his eyes been a monstrous gaffe, a breach of sensibility and good taste" (Mary McCarthy).
Goof
A playful, silly, or outlandish person.
Gaffe
A blatant mistake or misjudgment.
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Goof
An incompetent, foolish, or stupid person.
Gaffe
A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.
Goof
A careless mistake; a slip.
Gaffe
A socially awkward or tactless act.
Goof
To make a silly mistake; blunder
Goofed up by turning right instead of left.
Gaffe
A socially awkward or tactless act
Goof
To waste or kill time
Goofed around at the mall.
Goof
To tease or make fun of someone
Goofed on her younger brother.
Goof
To spoil, as through clumsiness; bungle. Usually used with up
Goof up a job.
Goof
A mistake or error.
I made a goof in that last calculation.
Goof
An error made during production which finds its way into the final release.
Goof
A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
Your little brother is a total goof.
Goof
A child molester.
Goof
(US) To make a mistake.
It's my fault. I goofed.
Goof
(US) To engage in mischief.
We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green.
Goof
A stupid fool.
Goof
To commit a faux pas or fault.
Goof
A man who is a stupid incompetent fool
Goof
Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake;
I blundered during the job interview
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