About The Word Faux pas

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Faux pas

Faux pas Meaning & Definition
Faux pas Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Faux pas?

[n] a socially awkward or tactless act

Synonyms | Synonyms for Faux pas: gaffe | gaucherie | slip | solecism

Related Terms | Find terms related to Faux pas: blooper | blunder | boner | boo-boo | botch | break | bungle | gaffe | howler | impropriety | indecorum | indiscretion | misjudgment | misstep | oversight | pratfall | screamer | solecism | stumble | stupidity

See Also | bloomer | blooper | blunder | boner | boo-boo | botch | bungle | flub | foul-up | fuckup

Faux pas In Webster's Dictionary

\faux` pas"\ [F. See {False}, and {Pas}.] A false step; a mistake or wrong measure.

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