No; in fact it is best to arrive at the marked hour. What is seen as a gaffe is to arrive earlier or too late (more than 20 minutes).
a social blunder
Gaffe is a word that describes an embarrassing moment for someone because of something someone else said. A good sentence would be, the social gaffe towards the girl was unstoppable.
Most people like parties; however, most people would not want to go and commit a gaffe, otherwise known as a social faux pas (error). One could commit a social lack of gracefulness on purpose and find it (and the reaction) entertaining, but that would not necessarily be a gaffe. A gaffe involves error, which means an unintended outcome. So, no, I would prefer, like most people, to go with you to the party if I can be gaffe free during the entire event. - Jasmine 6th grader
Most people like parties; however, most people would not want to go and commit a gaffe, otherwise known as a social faux pas (error). One could commit a social lack of gracefulness on purpose and find it (and the reaction) entertaining, but that would not necessarily be a gaffe. A gaffe involves error, which means an unintended outcome. So, no, I would prefer, like most people, to go with you to the party if I can be gaffe free during the entire event. - Jasmine 6th grader
Most people like parties; however, most people would not want to go and commit a gaffe, otherwise known as a social faux pas (error). One could commit a social lack of gracefulness on purpose and find it (and the reaction) entertaining, but that would not necessarily be a gaffe. A gaffe involves error, which means an unintended outcome. So, no, I would prefer, like most people, to go with you to the party if I can be gaffe free during the entire event. - Jasmine 6th grader
Most people like parties; however, most people would not want to go and commit a gaffe, otherwise known as a social faux pas (error). One could commit a social lack of gracefulness on purpose and find it (and the reaction) entertaining, but that would not necessarily be a gaffe. A gaffe involves error, which means an unintended outcome. So, no, I would prefer, like most people, to go with you to the party if I can be gaffe free during the entire event. - Jasmine 6th grader
faux pas, gaffe, bourde.
"gaffe" "social blunder"; embarassed; inept; awkward; social boor.
The plural of gaffe is gaffes.
A synonym for gaffe is erro,r mistake, and blooper. An antonym for gaffe is correct, precsion, and perfection.
A gaffe is a socially awkward or tactless act.
A barbecue stopper is an Australian slang term for a topic of conversation which is controversial - therefore seen as a social gaffe.