/Sounds like 'plahn-CHAH-zoh' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
A monumental social slip-up or an extremely embarrassing situation from which there's no dignified exit. Such a blunder is remembered for years.
Example
"He made a huge mistake by calling his new girlfriend by his ex's name"
"The minister's gaffe was national news."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'plahn-CHAH-zoh' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
A monumental social slip-up or an extremely embarrassing situation from which there's no dignified exit. Such a blunder is remembered for years.
Example
"He made a huge mistake by calling his new girlfriend by his ex's name"
"The minister's gaffe was national news."
Regional synonyms: