gaucherie

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from French gaucherie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɡoʊʃəˈɹiː/

Noun

gaucherie (countable and uncountable, plural gaucheries)

  1. (countable) A socially tactless or awkward act.
  2. (uncountable) Lack of tact; tactlessness; awkwardness.