gaff

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.3 Verb 1.4 See also 1.5 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æf

[edit] Noun

gaff (plural gaffs)

1. (fishing) A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, used to pull in large fish.
2. (British slang) A place of residence.

   We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.

3. (nautical) The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
4. A minor error or faux pas.

   We politely ignored his gaff.

5. A trick or con.

   The sideshow feat was a just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.

6. A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.

[edit] Synonyms

• hakapik

[edit] Verb

to gaff (third-person singular simple present gaffs, present participle gaffing, simple past and past participle gaffed)

1. To use a gaff to land a fish.

[edit] See also

• gaffer

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: aff'g